HOUSTON — In the search for fleeting optimism surrounding the injury and absence of talented left-hander Drew Smyly from the starting rotation, the Mariners received somewhat positive news when a second (Friday) and third examination (Monday) by two different orthopedists yielded no changes to the original diagnosis of a strained flexor in his left elbow.
On Tuesday afternoon, general manager Jerry Dipoto provided a health update on Smyly, who was first diagnosed with the flexor strain on March 31 after feeling discomfort following his bullpen session two days prior.
“The findings were consistent with what we learned when Dr.