Mariners activate Hernandez, set to make 1st start since May

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:39 PM CDT Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019

SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez has been activated off the injured list and was set to start for the Seattle Mariners.

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SEATTLE – Felix Hernandez has been activated off the injured list and was set to start for the Seattle Mariners.

Hernandez hasn’t pitched in the majors since May 11 because of a strained right shoulder. He was scheduled to start Saturday night at home against Toronto.

The 33-year-old former ace is 1-4 with a 6.52 ERA in eight starts for Seattle this season.

Hernandez made five starts for three minor league affiliates during his rehabilitation, totalling 13 1/3 innings with a 3.38 ERA.

The six-time All-Star and 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner is 169-132 in 15 seasons with Seattle.

The Mariners optioned right-hander Zac Grotz to Triple-A Tacoma. The 26-year-old is 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA in five relief appearances since making his major league debut on Aug. 2.

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