Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Drew Smyly will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks after being diagnosed with a left flexor strain.
Smyly felt something wrong after throwing recently and was sent for an MRI which revealed the bad news. Fortunately, surgery is not required, but the left-hander will be sidelined until at least June. He was placed on the disabled list and will be replaced in the rotation by Ariel Miranda.
Miranda pitched in 11 games (10 starts) for the Mariners last season, posting a 5-2 record with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP in 56 innings pitched.
Source: Rotoworld.com