DR HQ: Uehara's season ends, is Jose Fernandez next?

Koji Uehara (RHP, BOS)
Injury: non-displaced distal radius fracture – right wrist
DL date: Aug 8
Estimated DL time: The good news is the fracture, the result of being hit by a line drive, will not require surgery. The fracture should heal without any issues, and he’ll be ready for the start of spring training.

Jose Fernandez (RHP, MIA)
Injury: Strained Biceps – right shoulder
DL date: Aug 8
Estimated DL time: The Marlins don’t seem to be concerned about this injury, but it should raise a yellow flag. If his biceps problem is the tendon close to the labrum, then it could signal more serious issues down the road if it isn’t treated completely and he avoids a repeat of this injury. The Marlins would be wise to shut him down for the year,...

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