Regardless of their performances prior to their respective injuries that landed them on the disabled list, the possible return of either Felix Hernandez or Hisashi Iwakuma or both to the Mariners’ rotation would be welcome addition. It’s a unit that has been hampered by injuries, lack of production and turnover. They would also be helpful in Seattle’s push for a spot in the postseason.
To be clear, neither pitcher is returning in the coming days. And it’s not unfair to have a less than optimistic prognosis that neither would pitch again this season.
But they both believe they will return.