Pineda Out 3 or 4 Weeks

Suspended starter Michael Pineda injured a back muscle while pitching a simulated game, and will miss 3-4 more weeks even after his suspension ends.   This puts a lot of pressure on the other pitchers, with Phelps likely to stay in the rotation from now.  What's more, Bryan Mitchell, the next high upside guy in the minors is also on the DL.  In some good news,  Manny Banuelos was promoted to Trenton as his rehab continues.