Official Site of the Padres · Mar 24, 2017
Padres' Friedrich will start season on DL
Christian Friedrich has allowed eight earned runs in 7 1/3 Cactus League innings this spring. (AP)PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres left-hander Christian Friedrich has been diagnosed with a mild left lat strain, ruling him out for the Opening Day roster.
The 29-year-old southpaw, who led the team in starts last season, hasn't pitched since March 17, and he won't resume throwing for another week or two, according to manager Andy Green.
Friedrich's absence leaves three candidates -- Trevor Cahill, Jarred Cosart and Luis Perdomo -- fighting for two spots in San Diego's starting rotation. If Perdomo misses out, he'd open the year at Triple-A El Paso, Green said.