Mariners' Adrian Sampson: Lands on DL with flexor strain

Sampson (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a right flexor bundle strain.

Analysis:

Sampson was scratched from his start Thursday after appearing to tweak something in his arm during his warmup session. After further testing, the Mariners determined that Sampson had suffered a flexor strain. He'll be out for a minimum of 15 days, but given that forearm injuries can be particularly worrisome for pitchers, the Mariners will likely be patient with his rehab timeline.