Hefner thrown off game by delay: Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner, making the first start of his major-league career, was cruising through the first two innings on Thursday against the Padres before a one hour, eight minute delay kept him off the mound. After allowing just one hit in the first two innings Hefner gave up four doubles and a single on the way to four earned runs in the third inning and three more hits in the fourth before being pulled from the game with two outs and two runs scoring. He finished the game with six earned runs allowed in 3 2/3 innings on nine hits, while striking out three, as the Mets fell, 11-5. His record now stands at 0-2 on the season. (Updated 05/25/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Hefner is not exactly a young pitching prospect, at 26, so it would probably be unfair to criticize the Mets for bringing him back after the delay, as he was throwing on the side and staying loose. He had allowed only two runs in eight innings in his previous two relief outings, so this was definitely a disappointing way to begin his time in the rotation. Hefner’s next start is scheduled to come on Tuesday during Week 9 (May 28-June 3), against a Phillies team that has bounced back from a rough start to rank ninth in the National League in scoring. He should be considered just an NL-only Fantasy option moving forward. (Updated 05/25/2012).
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