"Jorge Cantu hasn't been hitting like a middle-of-the-order run producer, but what prompted Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! manager Edwin Rodriguez to bench him Tuesday is his glove.

Cantu committed another error in Monday's 4-3 win, giving him three in his last two starts and 15 on the season, the most among National League third baseman.

Every NL regular at that position has a fielding percentage of .932 or better with the exception of Cantu, who began the day with a .914 mark.

"I did talk to him one-on-one and we had a very good conversation," Rodriguez said.

"I'm not concerned about his offense. I think eventually he's going to do what he has been doing for years. I am concerned about his defense. I did tell him that and he's very aware of that. He's a professional and he said he will be ready any time."

In addition to pulling first baseman Gaby Sanchez off the bag with a high throw Monday, Cantu dropped a foul pop down the left-field line. It was ruled a no-play, but even Cantu would admit he should have made the catch.

"Third base for me is still a work in progress," Cantu said."