BOSTON - Felix Hernandez's strained right calf is finally feeling better, which is good news for a Mariners club that is without two starting pitchers at the moment while trying to stay competitive in the American League West race.
Hernandez hasn't pitched in three weeks after injuring his leg in a pregame stretching session. And while his arrival isn't imminent, the Mariners ace will soon begin throwing again and building his arm back up for a potential return in early July.
"He's going to start throwing, playing catch here, probably early this next week," manager Scott Servais said.