Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley, who might miss the start of the season as he works his way back from a bout of dead arm, said he came out of his Sunday start against the Mariners feeling great, according to The Arizona Republic.
"I felt fine," Miley said. "I felt like I was firm. I was able to throw in and out. The changeup was good. The slider was OK. I tried to throw a couple of curveballs in there. I was working on some things, but overall I felt good."
Yet, manager Kirk Gibson isn't ready to declare Miley, who is 1-1 with an 8.59 ERA through three spring starts, ready for the start of the season.
"There’s nothing we’re apprehensive about as far as his arm and the way he threw the ball," Gibson said after Miley gave up four runs in 3 1/3 innings. "But it’s just that he missed a start and is a little rusty."
Miley is scheduled to start Saturday against the Reds, but he could pitch in a minor-league game instead if the Diamondbacks want to backdate his DL stint.