Apr 20, 2007 12:28 AM EST

Mariners ace Felix Hernandez will likely miss two to three starts with a muscle strain inside his right elbow and forearm. Mariners medical director Dr. Ed Khalfayan said Thursday that the 21-year-old right-hander will not throw for five days, then will play catch. An MRI revealed the strain.

"I think 10 to 20 days is a reasonable estimate, "Khalfayan said when asked when Hernandez might again pitch in a game. "That's as good a news as you can get from an elbow injury."

Via AP