Cole Hamels Injury: Updates on Phillies Star's Hamstring and Return

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels is dealing with a mild hamstring strain suffered on June 18, but he is planning to make his next scheduled start on June 23.

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Hamels on Track to Start Wednesday vs. Yankees

Sunday, June 21

"Hamels just threw a bullpen session. He gave a thumps up afterward. He's expecting to start Wednesday in New York," according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.

On Friday, Hamels said he doesn't expect to need a stint on the disabled list with his injury and that he plans to make his next scheduled start next week, per Zolecki.

Any type of serious ailment would obviously be a major setback for the Phillies' rotation.

The 31-year-old left-hander has remained durable throughout his career. He's made at least 30 starts in every season since 2008. That's obviously added to his value given the high number of pitchers around the league who have dealt with arm or shoulder trouble.

Hamels is the anchor of a Phillies staff that needs him in it. With a severe dearth of quality arms to replace him, the sooner he can get back the better.