Felix Hernandez‘s strained calf recovery was extended four weeks:
The team initially hoped that Hernandez, who is 4-4 with a 2.86 ERA in 10 starts, would miss only two starts after being placed on the DL on June 1. But Hernandez told ESPN’s Marly Rivera on Saturday that while the second MRI showed improvement, the doctor wants him to rest the calf for four to six weeks.
“I have already been [on] the DL about 12 days, so those days are included [in the 4-6 weeks],” Hernandez said, adding that he expects to be throwing again before the team returns from its next road trip on June 24.
“[Friday] when [the doctor] told me that [it would take 4-6 weeks], even though I understand that he’s just doing it so I don’t reinjure myself until I am fully recovered, I felt really bad,” said the 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner. “All I want to do is pitch with my team.”
Since the last time the King pitched, Mariners starters are 5-6, but with a high 5.38 ERA. They are allowing nearly two home runs per nine innings. There average game score in 48. They need Hernandez back as soon as possible.
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