Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, who has made just seven starts in 2015, is dealing with a right bicep strain that is expected to force him to the disabled list.
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‘No Timetable’ for Fernandez’s Return After Right Bicep Strain
Sunday, Aug. 9
The Marlins confirmed Fernandez’s diagnosis as Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald noted there is currently no date scheduled for a potential return. He also reported Saturday that Fernandez flew back to Miami from Atlanta for an examination, which Miami also confirmed.
Marlins manager Dan Jennings previously told Spencer he didn’t want to speculate on what could be going on with Fernandez’s injury:
Joe Frisaro of MLB.com noted Fernandez threw 76 pitches Friday after throwing 112 pitches last Sunday, which led the team to hope it was simply a case of “dead arm.”
The Marlins will be careful with their 23-year-old superstar. Fernandez didn’t debut this season until July 2 after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery performed in May 2014. He picked up where he left off with a 2.30 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 43 innings.
Given how young and dominant Fernandez has been throughout his career, as well as the team being tied for last place in the National League East, the Marlins have no incentive to push him through anything. He needs to be ready for 2016 and beyond more than forcing the issue over the last two months of 2015.
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