With Cole Hamels likely starting the season on the injured list, it opens up the door for Felix Hernandez to try and make a comeback with the Atlanta Braves.
He arrived at summer camp and was slowed by triceps soreness and was placed on the 45-day injured list to start the season.
Cole Hamels landed on the 45-day IL.
He finished the 2019 campaign with 24 homers and 19 stolen bases, and he hit .297 over his final 49 games as a member of the Cleveland Indians.The Orioles are in the midst of a rebuild, but they could use more production in the outfield, particularly given Trey Mancini is working his way back from Puig might not be generating a ton of interest from esteemed contenders, but it is possible he could rebuild his value with a team like the O's and reenter the free-agent market next offseason.New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes missed the entirety of the 2019 season because of injury, and he played a combined 129 games between 2017 and 2018.But the 34-year-old is hoping to rebuild his image with the club in 2020 and said he will "definitely" be ready for the start of the season, per Cespedes has been productive when healthy. Hamels is hoping to throw a bullpen next week. Hamels’ career to date has spanned 14 seasons with three different teams — the Phillies from 2006-15, the Texas Rangers from 2015-18, and the Chicago Cubs from 2018-19. To learn more or opt-out, read our Hamels won’t be eligible to return until early September.Injuries have derailed Cole Hamels’ debut for the Atlanta Braves but things could finally be headed in the right direction. By Connor Byrne | August 10, 2020 at 9:57pm CDTLeft-hander Cole Hamels, whom the Braves placed on the 45-day A four-time All-Star and World Series MVP, Hamels pitched to a 7-7 record with a 3.81 ERA and 1.39 WHIP for the Chicago Cubs last season. Hamels might be in a position similar to the ones experienced in 2019 by Mike Foltynewicz , who didn’t debut until April 27 because of a right elbow bone spur, and Mike Soroka , whose debut was pushed back to April 18 because of right shoulder discomfort. Braves' Cole Hamels: Won't throw for two weeks .
The Atlanta Braves have steadily risen to the tier of World Series contenders in the past few seasons, thanks in part to the consistent excellence of stars like Freddie Freeman and youngsters such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies.But for as prolific as Atlanta's offense has become, the Braves seemed to lack quality pitching depth when they needed it most.GM Alex Anthopoulos looked to remedy that issue this offseason. That would help Hamels return to the bump sooner than anticipated. When he was signed, most believed Cole Hamels would be that veteran leader on a starting staff full of young kids. With just a 60-game season and six off days, this means that Hamels will miss a vast majority of the 2020 campaign. Davis, Dominic Smith, Brandon Nimmo and Cespedes all potentially fighting for at-bats. Hamels recently informed the Braves’ medical staff of the shoulder discomfort he felt after completing weighted-ball drills. — Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 23, 2020.
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Cole Hamels landed on the 45-day IL. Former Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels, now with the Braves, has suffered another injury setback with less than two weeks until Opening Day. Hamels is progressing through his throwing program and is currently throwing from 105-120 feet according to a report by Fox Sports’ Kelly Crull. Support The Social Change Fund with our new collection 'Buffalo' Blue Jays players speak candidly to B/R about the ‘mental grind’ of moving their home to another country That said, the shortened season has affected the timeline a considerable amount.
He was expected to be a big part of the rotation. Hamels won’t be eligible to return until early September. Though, there’s some decent news on this front. But New York will hope the veteran can remain healthy and give the team more middle-of-the-order production behind stars such as Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto and Pete Alonso.From court to concrete. Injuries have derailed Cole Hamels’ debut for the Atlanta Braves but things could finally be headed in the right direction. He went 5-9 with a 4.72 ERA during his first 20 starts with the Texas Rangers and gave up 23 homers in that stretch. He hit 34 homers and posted an .884 OPS in his first full season with the Mets in 2016 and also boasts a The Mets have a crowded outfield, with the likes of J.D. Seems the latest injury setback (triceps tendonitis) in camp pushed him out of #Braves immediate plans.
Obviously, we are still a long way from September so Hamels will need to get through the rest of August without another suffering another injury. Atlanta will hope this is just "nagging soreness" and that Hamels can make his way back into the rotation to pitch for the majority of the season.Yasiel Puig has a career .823 OPS. He went out and signed left-handed closer Will Smith to solidify the bullpen and also signed left-hander Cole Hamels to a Unfortunately for the Braves, Hamels has had a hard time staying healthy. Talking Chop MiLB Roundtable: Which Prospects Will Be In The Rotation?The Braves have lost 60% of their opening day rotation in just three weeks. MLB MLB Summer Camp 2020: Latest on Cole Hamels' Injury, Yasiel Puig Contract Rumor Martin Fenn Contributor III July 12, 2020 Comments He then burst from the gate with a 2.98 ERA in 17 first-half starts during the 2019 season, with opponents posting a measly .But Hamels' renaissance took a bleak turn when he suffered a That injury clearly hampered Hamels' ability to be effective in 2019.