Johnny Cueto SP FA Mon 4/24/23 5:32 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) is slated to throw three innings in an extended spring training game Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
If that does well, Cueto could be ready for an official rehab assignment after that. The veteran right-hander has been limited to just one start this season because of a biceps issue which initially cropped up during spring training.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Fri 4/21/23 5:35 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cueto has made it through a couple of bullpen sessions without issue and will now begin building back up in live competition. The veteran right-hander was placed on the injured list April 4 due to a biceps issue that first flared up in spring training. Assuming there are no setbacks, he could return to the Marlins' rotation around early May.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Mon 4/17/23 4:11 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cueto will presumably throw all of his pitches during the side session, and if all goes well, he could be cleared to face hitters later this week. The veteran right-hander will likely need multiple minor-league rehab starts or simulated games to build up for starting duties, so he appears to be trending toward a May return from the 15-day injured list at this stage.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Fri 4/14/23 4:35 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday at the Marlins' spring training complex, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's good news that Cueto is ready to throw off a mound again, 10 days after landing on the IL because of a biceps issue, but the belief is that he will be brought back slowly after his spring buildup was affected by the same injury. The veteran right-hander could still miss several more weeks if that is indeed the plan.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Tue 4/11/23 3:07 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) could be sidelined for several weeks, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald report.
EDGE Analysis
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker expressed optimism last week that Cueto would only require a minimum-length stay on the 15-day IL, but the veteran right-hander will essentially have to start over from scratch with his buildup after missing most of spring training and then exiting his Marlins debut due to a biceps injury. He certainly won't be ready for activation when first eligible next Wednesday.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Tue 4/4/23 4:24 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that he's hopeful Cueto (biceps) will require a minimum-length stay on the 15-day injured list, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
At the same time, the skipper added that Cueto needs to be built up properly after he aggravated a lingering biceps issue in his Marlins debut Monday against the Twins. Braxton Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and is likely to take Cueto's spot in the rotation in the short term.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Tue 4/4/23 2:47 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (biceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cueto dealt with some biceps trouble during spring training and it began barking again in his Marlins debut Monday against the Twins, prompting a second-inning exit. There's no word yet on a timetable for the veteran right-hander's return, though an MRI did come back negative for any structural damage. Braxton Garrett could slide into his rotation spot.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Mon 4/3/23 9:43 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto's biceps issue re-occured in his start Monday against the Twins and he will likely land on the 15-day injured list, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
As Mish notes, Cueto was dealing with a biceps issue a couple weeks ago and it was a problem Monday, The veteran righty gave up four earned runs on three hits and one walk, including a pair of home runs, over one inning without striking out any batters. Braxton Garrett would be an option to replace Cueto in the rotation.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Mon 4/3/23 7:09 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto left Monday's start against the Twins with an apparent injury in the second inning, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cueto gave up four runs on three hits with a walk and no strikeouts before exiting with a trainer. Jeff Lindgren has come into the contest to replace the veteran right-hander. A reason for Cueto's exit should be presented shortly.
Johnny Cueto SP FA Tue 3/28/23 5:30 PM
Johnny Cueto
SP FA
Cueto (arm) is tentatively scheduled to start the Marlins' fifth regular-season game next Monday against the Twins, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cueto came down with some general arm soreness earlier this month, but he threw 61 pitches over 4.2 innings in a minor-league game last Friday and is set to take the mound again Wednesday in Jupiter. It's looking like the veteran right-hander will indeed be a normal-functioning member of the Miami rotation to begin the 2023 campaign.