But Hernández, who had not pitched since April 24 because of shoulder bursitis, was removed after having thrown 88 pitches.
Infrequently, scoliosis can cause bursitis of the shoulders; however, shoulder bursitis is more commonly caused by overuse of the shoulder joint and related muscles.
Orlando Hernández is back from shoulder bursitis.
He was selected for the Triple-A All-Star Game but did not participate as he spent a month on the disabled list with shoulder bursitis.
Manager Willie Randolph said Hernández, who has been sidelined for two weeks with shoulder bursitis, would not need a rehabilitation start in the minor leagues.
-year-old right-hander, to return from shoulder bursitis, perhaps next weekend against the Marlins in Florida.
On April 7, 2009, he was placed on the disabled list with right shoulder bursitis.
Overhead reaching or pushing and pulling at or above shoulder level may worsen shoulder bursitis.
In February, Ramírez suffered shoulder bursitis, which was initially considered mild.
Coming off throwing six scoreless innings last Friday in Florida, his first start since being sidelined for a month with shoulder bursitis, Hernández was not on a pitch count.