For the first time in more than two months, the King’s Court will be in session Friday night at Safeco Field.
Felix Hernandez will be activated from the disabled list in time to start the Mariners’ series opener against the Houston Astros.
The King says he feels no lingering effect from the shoulder bursitis that forced his exit after two innings of an April 25 start in Detroit. His return comes after three progressively better rehab starts at Triple-A Tacoma.
"I feel much better," said Hernandez, who was 2-2 with a 4.73 ERA in five starts prior to his injury.