Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, who has made just seven starts in 2015, is dealing with an injury to his shoulder that has left his status up in the air.
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Fernandez Battling Tight Shoulder
Saturday, August 8
According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, Fernandez was flown back to Miami so a doctor could examine his right shoulder tightness.
Marlins manager Dan Jennings told Spencer he didn't want to start speculating 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 leads the team to hope it's 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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