Bedard won't pitch 'til at least August: The Sports Xchange reports Mariners LHP Erik Bedard almost certainly won't pitch again until August. Manager Jim Riggleman said as much before Wednesday's game. An MRI of Bedard's ailing left shoulder indicated no damage beyond the shoulder tightness that put Bedard on the DL after his July 4 start, but he has yet to throw off a mound. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Bedard has not started since July 4 and went on the disabled list July 10, retroactive to July 5. He briefly threw in the Mariners' batting cage under Safeco Field on Sunday, but didn't feel up to throwing on the field a day later. Bedard is 6-4 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 starts this season. Continue to keep the must-start Fantasy SP stashed away. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Bedard isn't expected to make another start before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. (Updated 07/24/2008)
Advice
An MRI showed that the pitcher's ailing shoulder has no substantial damage, but he'll need to participate in some bullpen sessions and show some improvement over the weekend. The injury could be a serious blow for the Mariners, owners of the worst record in the AL. They may opt to take their time with his recovery since their season has been a big disappointment.
Bedard won't pitch 'til at least August: The Sports Xchange reports Mariners LHP Erik Bedard almost certainly won't pitch again until August. Manager Jim Riggleman said as much before Wednesday's game. An MRI of Bedard's ailing left shoulder indicated no damage beyond the shoulder tightness that put Bedard on the DL after his July 4 start, but he has yet to throw off a mound. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early August (Updated - 7/20/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Bedard has not started since July 4 and went on the disabled list July 10, retroactive to July 5. He briefly threw in the Mariners' batting cage under Safeco Field on Sunday, but didn't feel up to throwing on the field a day later. Bedard is 6-4 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 starts this season. Continue to keep the must-start Fantasy SP stashed away. (Updated 07/24/2008).
= probable start
