What It Means:

Alex Claudio stepped in on short notice to make his first MLB start. Hamels has been the picture of health in his career, logging seven consecutive seasons with 200-plus innings. However, oblique strains are tough injuries and could force the Rangers pitcher onto the 10-day disabled list.

Hamels owns a 2-0 record in five starts with a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings.