PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Arrieta on the mend
Mar 28 2014
Jake Arrieta (RHP, CHC), who was behind schedule all spring because of a sore shoulder, is progressing, and is now on a five day pitching routine. He threw a three-inning simulated game March 25 which totaled about 50 pitches, and hopes to bump it up to 60-65 the next time out. He won't crack the Opening Day rotation, but a spot should be available when he returns, likely in mid to late April, barring a setback.
Arrieta is far from a sure thing, as he's had some control issues in the past, as well as struggles vs left-handers (1.5 Cmd, .833 OPS against). That being said, he's shown the ability to miss bats, and moving from the AL East to the NL Central can only help. The shoulder issue has discounted his price even...
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