May 19, 2008
Smoltz Setback
John Smoltz may spend more time on the disabled list than originally planned:
"It could be anywhere between the [late May] timetable I discussed and a lot longer," Smoltz told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for Monday's editions.
Smoltz told the newspaper that he had discomfort after bullpen sessions on Thursday and Saturday and that a cortisone shot and rest haven't solved his shoulder problems since going on the 15-day disabled list.
The rotation has pitched well in terms of ERA since Smoltz went down, posting a 3.89 mark. However, they are putting pressure on the bullpen by not going deep into games. The last time through the rotation, no starter completed six innings. They're averaging 5 2/3 innings per start in Smoltz's absence.
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