We just got word from the media relations guru Greg Casterioto that Cole Hamels' exam with team physician Michael Ciccotti went well. There was "no structural damage" in Hamels' left arm, according to Casterioto.

Phils GM Rubern Amaro Jr. is expected to give the media the lowdown before today's game.

UPDATE: Hamels had both an MRI and dynamic ultrasound Tuesday morning in Philadelphia.

"There's no structural damage at all... there is inflammation in the posterior lateral aspect of his elbow joint," Amaro said.

Added head team athletic trainer Scott Sheridan: "He had an irritation of the capsule and he had an injection, a posterior lateral injection."

Hamels will be off for throwing for two days and then get back into his throwing program. The Phillies can't guesstimate how he'll continue to progress and while they remain hopeful their ace will be ready for Opening Day, the bigger goal is to have Hamels ready for the rigors of a 162-game season.