MESA, Ariz. (AP) β Chicago Cub left-handed starter Jon Lester missed his start against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday with a tired arm, but is expected to make his next start in the rotation.
Lester, who signed a six-year, $155-million deal in the offseason, said it’s just part of the preparation for the season.
“It’s part of throwing, getting used doing this every five days,” Lester said. “It’s nothing to be alarmed about. We just had the option to take the time and we are taking that right now.”
The 31-year-old was tagged for six runs and seven hits in 3 1/3 innings in his start against the San Diego Padres on Monday. He said his “dead arm” situations have happened either while throwing bullpens soon after arriving or before spring training ends or into the regular season.
