San Diego Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner experienced a freak injury while hunting this offseason. The injury was initially expected to cause
him to miss the start of the regular season, but Cashner is now confident that
he’ll be on San Diego’s Opening Day roster, according to Bill Center of The
Union-Times San Diego.
“I feel like I’m ready to go,” said the right-handed pitcher. “I’m playing catch every other day. They’re still being cautious, but I don’t see why I won’t be ready to start the season with the Padres.”
Cashner’s thumb was cut this offseason while helping his
friend dress a white tail deer. While the wound was very small, it still
required surgery to repair and was expected to cause him to start the regular
season on the disabled list.
At this point, it appears Cashner could start the season
with the team, but general manager Josh Byrnes said recently that the
right-hander will likely initially be used as a reliever. Cashner was expected
to compete for a starting role, but he probably won’t have time to build his
innings to the point of beginning the season in the Padres’ rotation.
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