MLB Injuries
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| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Josh Outman | S | Out | Jun 24 | elbow | Return mid-season? | | Latest News:
Josh Outman, who underwent Tommy John surgery in late June, began a throwing program last week in St. Louis. Tommy John recovery times for vary for pitchers, but usually range from 12-18 months. He's on the right track and hopes to be ready for big league action shortly after the All-Star break next season. Outman was 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 12 starts this year before injuring his left elbow. | | | | | | Joey Devine | R | Out | Apr 4 | elbow | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Oakland manager Bob Geren said Thursday that he's expecting Joey Devine (elbow) to be fully healthy by the start of spring training. Devine underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2009 and missed the entire season. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 0.59 ERA, a 0.83 WHIP and a 49/15 K/BB ratio in 2008, though, and could play a major role as a setup man for the A's this year if he proves his health with a strong spring. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Dustin McGowan | S | Out | Apr 5 | shoulder | Questionable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Blue Jays are "cautiously optimistic" after Dustin McGowan's (shoulder) throwing session last week. They can't possibly count on him, as McGowan has been plagued by shoulder problems in each of the past two seasons. He's out of options, so there's a chance he could start the season on the disabled list while the Blue Jays figure out how to handle him. However, if he's right, the Jays suddenly have a very intriguing rotation. | | | | | | Jesse Litsch | S | D.L. | Jan 25 | elbow | Return mid-season? | | Latest News:
Jesse Litsch is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on February 3 for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. The Jays have already accepted the fact that Litsch will be out until late June or early July and aren't likely to push the 24-year-old right-hander even if things are going well. Litsch allowed nine earned runs in nine innings of work last season before being shut down. He was 13-9 with a 3.58 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 176 innings during the 2008 season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Ted Lilly | S | Out | Nov 4 | shoulder | Return early May? | | Latest News:
Ted Lilly (shoulder surgery) has begun a throwing program. Lilly underwent a procedure on his throwing shoulder in early November and is expected to miss the first month of the 2010 season. The lefty will fall in fantasy drafts this spring and is a decent late-round stash pick. He went 12-9 with a career-best 3.10 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP in 27 starts last year. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Brandon Webb | S | Out | Nov 11 | shoulder | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Brandon Webb successfully threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery last August. "[It] went good," Webb said. "[The] ball came out well, but I was just thinking about arm slot on every throw. That's to be expected, not having thrown on the mound in so long." Expect the Diamondbacks to handle Webb with restraint during spring training, but the 30-year-old right-hander doesn't see any reason why he shouldn't be ready for the beginning of the season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Edgar Renteria | SS | Out | Sep 25 | elbow | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Edgar Renteria underwent successful elbow surgery over the weekend. Surgeons removed two centimeter-long chunks of calcified matter from Renteria's right elbow. "You would be amazed," Bruce Bochy said of the bone fragments. Renteria is expected to make a full recovery by the start of spring training. He hit .250/.307/.328 in 124 games this season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Ryan Feierabend | S | D.L. | Mar 16 | elbow | Return mid-season? | | Latest News:
Mariners placed LHP Ryan Feierabend on the 60-day disabled list following Tommy John surgery. Feierabend will miss the entire 2009 season after the procedure that took place earlier this month. | | | | | | Cliff Lee | S | Out | Feb 8 | foot | Ready by Opening Day? | | Latest News:
Cliff Lee underwent minor surgery Monday to remove a loose bone spur in his left foot, according to the Tacoma News Tribune's Ryan Divish. Lee pitched well into the 2009 postseason and showed no foot issues, so it's probably safe to trust that the procedure was indeed minor. The 31-year-old was 14-13 with a 3.22 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and six complete games between the Indians and Phillies last year. He's expected to resume baseball activities in two-to-three weeks and should be fine by Opening Day. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Carlos Beltran | OF | D.L. | Feb 8 | knee | Return mid-May? | | Latest News:
Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that Carlos Beltran (knee) is furious with the Mets. Sherman writes that Beltran wonders if he should have played at all last season and therefore doesn't expect him to prioritize the team this time around. How he knows exactly what is going on in Beltran's head is anybody's guess, but the Mets will have to get by with Angel Pagan and Gary Matthews Jr. in center field for at least a little while. | | | | | | Johan Santana | S | Out | Jan 25 | elbow | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Johan Santana (elbow) tossed a 24-pitch side session on Tuesday. Santana didn't throw very hard, according to reports, but we weren't expecting much from him considering it's still January. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in September, yet he expects to be fine for the start of spring training and wants to take the mound on Opening Day. The Mets' plan calls for him to begin pitching in exhibition games in early March. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jesus Flores | C | Out | Jan 19 | shoulder | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
The Nationals and C Jesus Flores avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Flores can earn even more through incentives. He underwent season-ending surgery on a torn labrum in September but is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. The 24-year-old finished the 2009 season with a .301 batting average, four homers and 15 RBI in 93 at-bats. | | | | | | Jordan Zimmermann | S | D.L. | Jul 22 | elbow | Out Indefinitely | | Latest News:
Nationals transferred RHP Jordan Zimmermann to the 60-day disabled list. Zimmermann underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-August and is likely to miss the entire 2010 season. The transaction cleared 40-man roster space for Pete Orr, who will add depth to Washington's infield. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Bob McCrory | R | Out | Sep 29 | shoulder | Questionable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Bob McCrory has a labrum tear and will need six months to rehabilitate his right shoulder. "Listen, I feel terrible for Bob McCrory," manager Dave Trembley said. "But on the other hand, I'm sure it gives him an answer on why he was pitching the way he was. ... He was not pitching the way we all felt that he was capable of pitching. It must have been something that he was dealing with for a while and he didn't say anything." McCrory will undergo surgery on Friday. He had allowed nine earned runs in 2 1/3 innings since his September 8 call-up. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | J.C. Romero | R | Out | Oct 2 | elbow | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
J.C. Romero (elbow surgery) said Saturday that he intends to be at full strength for the start of spring training next season. "My goal is to be ready to go when spring training starts," said the lefty, "although I may go a little slower because I don't want to get ahead of myself." It's a tough proposition. Romero underwent elbow surgery just one week ago and was given a recovery time of five-to-six months. Factor in a few setbacks, and it seems doubtful he'll be able to reach his goal. | | | | | | Jamie Moyer | S | Out | Sep 29 | groin | Return late April? | | Latest News:
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Jaime Moyer (hernia, knee) believes he can be ready by the first week of the season. Moyer has experienced a series of setbacks his surgically-repaired groin region, delaying surgery on his left knee. Despite Moyer's proclamation, general manager Ruben Amaro will try to find a low cost alternative among the remaining starters in free agency. It's possible that Moyer could be stuck in the bullpen again if Amaro uncovers a bargain. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Jose Ascanio | R | Out | Aug 15 | shoulder | Return June? | | Latest News:
Jose Ascanio (shoulder surgery) has experienced no setbacks, according to Pirates GM Neal Huntington. Ascanio underwent surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He is expected to need eight-to-nine months of rehab, which would keep him on the shelf until at least early June. The Pirates probably can't count on him in 2010. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Eric Hurley | S | Out | Jan 26 | shoulder | Return May? | | Latest News:
Eric Hurley, who underwent shoulder surgery last April, is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of 2010 on Wednesday. The Rangers are going to take it slow with Hurley, a first-round pick in 2004, and are likely to keep him sidelined until May. The right-hander was 1-2 with a 5.47 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP in his first five major league starts two seasons ago. He missed '09 because of the surgery. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Edinson Volquez | S | D.L. | Jun 2 | elbow | Return August? | | Latest News:
Edinson Volquez (elbow surgery) is about to begin a throwing program, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. "The reports are good," said assistant general manager Bob Miller. "He’s worked hard and got in great shape. That helps." Volquez underwent Tommy John surgery in August and hasn't had any setbacks in his rehab. That said, he's a longshot to contribute in any significant way next season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Taylor Buchholz | R | Out | Jan 15 | elbow | Return mid-season? | | Latest News:
The Rockies and RHP Taylor Buchholz avoided arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.055 million contract. In other words, exactly what he made last season. Buchholz, 28, missed the start of the 2009 season with elbow problems and eventually underwent Tommy John surgery in June. He's not expected to return until the middle of the 2010 season. Buchholz had a 2.17 ERA in 66 1/3 innings out of Colorado's bullpen in 2008. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Mike Aviles | SS | Out | May 23 | arm | Return July? | | Latest News:
Mike Aviles underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Aviles will miss the rest of the 2009 season and probably part of the 2010 campaign as well. "It was what they thought it would be." Royals manager Trey Hillman said Wednesday evening. Once they got in there they repaired it and now we'll see how long it takes to heal up." | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Nick Punto | 2B | Out | Jan 29 | wrist | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Nick Punto is scheduled to undergo minor wrist surgery on Friday afternoon. The Twins expect him to be fine by the time position players report to spring training, so it must be a fairly minor procedure. Punto batted a measly .228/.337/.284 with one homer and 38 RBI in 359 at-bats last season, but he's likely to play a major role for the Twins again in 2010. | | | | | | Pat Neshek | R | Out | Jan 19 | elbow | Probable for Opening Day | | Latest News:
Pat Neshek (elbow) is on pace to be ready for the start of spring training. Neshek underwent Tommy John surgery back in November of 2008 and is nearly ready to begin taking on hitters. "I just want to face the hitters to see where I'm at and get that in my head," said the 29-year-old right-hander. "I want to face hitters in order to give me that total confidence back. Right now it feels like I'm killing time waiting for that to happen." Neshek was a superb setup man for the Twins before the injury bug bit him in '08. | |
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