Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman, who complained about a blister on the middle finger of his right hand during his outing in New York on Monday, ?played catch? on Thursday.
Manager John Gibbons said that barring a setback, all systems are go for Stroman to start against the Houston Astros on Saturday at the Rogers Centre (he?ll face Astros righty Mike Fiers).
?I don?t think it?s going to be an issue,? Gibbons said.
If Stroman can?t go for his scheduled start, Gibbons said the Blue Jays will delay Joe Biagini?s move back to the bullpen and start him. Stroman called the fact that so many pitchers are coming down with blisters this season an epidemic, though his manager isn?t so sure.
?I?m sure they?ll (MLB) look into that, especially if you get enough guys complaining,? Gibbons said.
Manager John Gibbons said that barring a setback, all systems are go for Stroman to start against the Houston Astros on Saturday at the Rogers Centre (he?ll face Astros righty Mike Fiers).
?I don?t think it?s going to be an issue,? Gibbons said.
If Stroman can?t go for his scheduled start, Gibbons said the Blue Jays will delay Joe Biagini?s move back to the bullpen and start him. Stroman called the fact that so many pitchers are coming down with blisters this season an epidemic, though his manager isn?t so sure.
?I?m sure they?ll (MLB) look into that, especially if you get enough guys complaining,? Gibbons said.
