Bryan Price Expects Mat Latos and Homer Bailey To Be Ready

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Bryan Price expects both of his injured starting pitchers to be ready by opening day 2015 or shortly after.

Latos is throwing now.

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“I don’t think there’s concern that he’s got some long-term issues.," Price said.. "He’s got some inflammation, so it’s been strictly a rehab process to this point. He’s been able to throw but not completely pain-free. He’s been examined by Dr. Kremchek. He’s been getting regular attention from Paul Lessard and the training staff and we don’t anticipate any hiccups or concerns at all going into spring training _ no reservations at all in that regard.”

 

Bailey had surgery and his arm is in a sling but Price believes he will be ready.

 

I visited with him for about half-an-hour yesterday in the office," Price said. "He’s one guy who’s ready to get that sling off his arm, I’ll tell you that. Between him and Skip Schumaker, they’re ready to get out of those harnesses. If you haven’t done that before, it is brutal how much it really limits you, especially if it’s your dominant arm. Really, right now it’s more range of motion than anything and strengthening.”

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Bailey may have time enough to get ready for the second year of his six-year $105 million contract.

 

“Everyone recovers at a certain pace. He could be ahead of schedule. He could be a little behind schedule, but I don’t think he’s in jeopardy of missing any significant time during next year _ if any at all. We’re hoping that he’s ready by Opening Day, but if not, it should be close," Price said.

Daniel Corcino and David Holmberg will each make one more start before the season ends on Sunday.