Did you have him all season? Looks like he first played for you on 11/28, so I am guessing he was a WW pickup?
If so, you don't get 44IP - you get a prorated portion of that based on how much of the season was left when you acquired him. My guess is pitching him 6 innings at 98% on 12/24 burned out all his useable innings. You may get a reprieve if he advance a round or 2 in the postseason.