Erik Bedard will have his next start pushed back a couple of days, and there is a chance he might not throw again until after the all-star break.
This certainly puts a damper on any attempts to trade him.
Here we go - more hints of injuries to Erik Bedard. Manager Jim Riggleman stated that Bedard does not seem to be pitching fully healthy, and it is a distinct possibility that he is correct. From an early season hip injury that is likely still nagging, to a low back spasm and soreness that may or may not be directly related to his hip pain - he has clearly been struggling with his effectiveness on a consistent basis. He now has left shoulder tightness following his most recent start, and I can only figure that this is a secondary issue stemming from his lower body ailments. It seems feasible that he is overthrowing with his shoulder and not getting proper drive from his legs and torso due to the hip and back issues. A stint on the DL through the All-Star break sounds like the proper plan of action.
