SAN DIEGO — It’s clear Tim Lincecum’s arm is not what it once was.
That goes for his hips, too.
Lincecum, who is on the disabled list with a bruised right forearm, returned on Monday from Tennessee where he saw a hip specialist.
“HIs arm is fine, but there was stuff going on in there (with his hips),” manager Bruce Bochy said.
The MRI, according to Bochy, showed degenerative issues with the hips. “Which is normal for athletes,” Bochy said.
Lincecum is 7-4 with a 4.13 ERA over 15 starts.
“He’s going to rest for five days or so and then he will resume throwing,” Bochy said.
It’s unfortunate for the Giants that Lincecum wasn’t available against the Padres as they opened a three-game series on Monday. Lincecum, who had won three of his past five starts before going on the DL, has no-hit the Padres twice.