Marlins put A-Rod on radar

Alex Rodriguez might soon get a call soon from his hometown team.

The Miami Marlins are in the market for a power hitter to replace injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who will likely miss the rest of the regular season.

Miami is exploring whether to reach out to Rodriguez, president of baseball operations Michael Hill said on Sunday.

Stanton strained his groin Saturday and is expected to be sidelined at least six weeks.

Rodriguez, who grew up in South Florida and still lives in the area, played his final game for the New York Yankees on Friday and was given an unconditional release — although the Yankees must still pay him $27 million for the remainder of this season and all of next season.

“We’re going to look at everything,” Hill said.

“There has been information out there about Alex’s situation. I have no idea what his interest level is to continue playing. He has something set up to move into the Yankees front office; I don’t know where his head is on that.”

Stanton, this year’s Home Run Derby winner, leads the Marlins with 25 homers and 70 RBIs while batting .244. Justin Bour, who has 15 home runs, is sidelined with an ankle injury, creating a void at first base that Rodriguez could help fill.

The Marlins are contending for their first playoff ber th since 2003. To overcome the loss of Stanton, Hill said, the front office will consider all options.

“This team has played too well for too long,” Hill said.

“We’re right in the thick of this thing, and we’re going to do everything in our power to help in any way we can. If it’s Alex, if it’s someone else, we’re going to try to find a way to make it happen.

“We’re putting together our list of options. He’s an available player, so he’ll definitely be on that list.”

Rodriguez, 41, batting .200 with nine home runs when he was released, said he’s unsure whether he’ll play again.

He needs only four homers to become the fourth player in MLB history to notch 700.