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Conley return could be delayed; Ramos on schedule
- Updated: August 18, 2016
CINCINNATI — Adam Conley’s return to the Marlins’ rotation may take longer than the club originally anticipated. Manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that the 26-year-old is being shut down for a few days in hopes of reducing the swelling in his left hand.
Conley was placed on the 15-day disabled list last Sunday with left third finger tendinitis.
“He’s been to the doctor,” Mattingly said. “He’s got that thing in there. He’s kind of shut down, for now. He’s got to get the swelling out of there before he starts throwing.”
As Conley deals with inflammation in his hand, Marlins closer A.J. Ramos, on the DL with a right third finger fracture, is scheduled to throw a simulated game at Pittsburgh on Friday.
Barring a setback, the All-Star could be back with the big league club on Sunday for the series finale vs. the Pirates. But once Ramos returns, whether he will be used as a closer or in a setup situation remains …
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