Drew Smyly Reportedly Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks with Elbow Injury

The Seattle Mariners' pitching depth has already taken a hit with left-hander Drew Smyly starting the regular season on the disabled list. 

Per Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune, Smyly is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a flexor strain in his left elbow.

Smyly originally suffered the injury on Tuesday during a between-start bullpen session, per Dutton. 

The Mariners acquired Smyly from the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason. The 27-year-old tossed a career-high 175.1 innings last season, though he also posted a career-worst 4.88 ERA with 32 home runs allowed. 

Smyly was penciled in as part of a Seattle rotation that also includes Felix Hernandez, Hisashi Iwakuma, James Paxton and Yovani Gallardo. Dillon Overton could be bumped into the rotation to take Smyly's spot for the time being.