Brian Snitker confirmed Sunday afternoon that Cole Hamels will begin the season on the injured list. Snitker said that there simply wasn’t enough time for Hamels to get ready before the start of the season. Hamels’ didn’t throw a pitch during spring training due to a sore shoulder that he suffered during offseason workouts. He has thrown on the side at summer camp but has not progressed to the point of appearing in any of the intrasquad scrimmages. Snitker didn’t give any indication as to when the team expects Hamels to be ready.
Max Fried will follow Mike Soroka and start Saturday in New York
Snitker was unwilling to disclose his starting rotation but did acknowledge that Max Fried will follow Mike Soroka and start Saturday’s game two in New York.