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Cory Luebke | Starting Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/4/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Cory Luebke (elbow) has had his throwing program stopped for the second time this year in his attempt to return from Tommy John surgery.
Luebke was shut down in early March before resuming sessions of catch on April 1, and he had progressed to throwing off a mound before this latest setback. Obviously none of this bodes well for his mission to return to live major league games by the All-Star break. May 18 - 6:46 PM
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter

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Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke (elbow) resumed playing catch on April 1.

Luebke had a minor setback in early March and was shut down from his throwing program, but he's slowly starting to build up his workload again. He's not sure if the time off will have an impact on his timeline, but the Padres were previously aiming for him to return around midseason.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Apr 9 - 3:16 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Padres placed LHP Cory Luebke on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.

Luebke is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and won't be available until around the All-Star break. He was recently shut down from his throwing program, but the Padres deemed it a minor setback.
Mar 31 - 1:34 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke (elbow) has been shut down from his throwing program.

Luebke is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and hasn't done anything the last two weeks. The Padres are calling the setback minor, so this isn't expected to affect his original 12-month timetable. Luebke is hoping to rejoin San Diego's rotation sometime around the All-Star break.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Mar 10 - 6:36 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke (elbow) has been playing catch from 70 feet three times per week.

He'll gradually increase the distance as the offseason moves along, though it's not clear when the target date is for him throwing off a mound. Luebke underwent Tommy John surgery in May and is shooting to rejoin the Padres' rotation sometime around midseason.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 06:12:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Padres activated LHP Cory Luebke from the 60-day disabled list.

Luebke had a 2.61 ERA over his first five starts this season prior to having Tommy John surgery in May. The 27-year-old southpaw figures to be a bit behind to begin the 2013 season, but he still has a promising future ahead of him.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 06:37:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke (elbow) will be allowed to begin a throwing program on November 1.

Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Luebke thus far has been doing some light work with weights without many restrictions. He had surgery on May 24, so the lefty likely won't return until around midseason next year.
Source: Padres.mlb.com
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 10:06:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke (elbow) will begin a strength program next week.

"We're to the point now where we're starting to get a little more aggressive with the strength stuff," Luebke said. "Up to now, we've done a lot of the same stuff. But in the 12th week is where you begin working your upper body and elbow." Luebke is likely to be sidelined into 2013 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Source: Padres.mlb.com
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 07:36:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke underwent successful Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Luebke will miss the rest of the season and likely the early part of 2013, but he still has plenty of promise. The 27-year-old southpaw has a 3.25 ERA over his first 188 1/3 innings in the big leagues.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Thu, May 24, 2012 05:14:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke is scheduled to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday.

An MRI taken earlier this month revealed a partially-torn ligament in Luebke's left elbow. He considered rehabbing the injury and got a few different opinions from specialists but ultimately decided to go under the knife. The 27-year-old will be sidelined through the first few months of the 2013 season. He posted a 2.61 ERA and 23/8 K/BB ratio in 31 innings (five starts) this year.
Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Mon, May 21, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Padres transferred LHP Cory Luebke from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Luebke has a partial ligament tear in his left elbow, and manager Bud Black revealed Sunday that the southpaw is leaning towards undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's a shame, as he was off to a fine start this season after last year's impressive showing. If he does indeed go under the knife, Luebke figures to be out until around midseason next year.
Sun, May 20, 2012 02:40:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

A second MRI taken Wednesday on Cory Luebke's left elbow confirmed a partial ligament tear.

Luebke is currently deciding between surgery and rehab but seems likely to ultimately go under the knife. Tommy John surgery would sideline him through May of 2013.
Source: Sarah Trotto on Twitter
Wed, May 16, 2012 04:45:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke will get a second opinion on his left elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum on Thursday.

Luebke was placed on the disabled list last week with what was termed as a strained left elbow, but an MRI revealed ligament damage. Season-ending Tommy John surgery is on the table, but he'll get a second opinion before a course of action is decided.
Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Wed, May 9, 2012 02:25:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Cory Luebke is still hoping to avoid Tommy John surgery on his left elbow but admits that his symptoms point to likely ligament damage.

Luebke had an MRI Wednesday, but swelling and fluid in his elbow prevented the Padres from getting an accurate read on the exam. He's resting for a week before the team decides what to do next. "I honestly felt (it would be quick)," Luebke said. "Something felt a little off. I thought I wouldn't throw for two or three days. The day I tried to throw again, it wasn't a lot of pain. But the effort was exceeding how the ball was coming out."
Source: North County Times
Sun, May 6, 2012 12:06:00 PM
Cory Luebke - S - Padres

Padres GM Josh Byrnes said Friday that Cory Luebke (elbow) will meet with team's doctors this weekend to get a better idea of what the next step will be.

Luebke had an MRI exam Wednesday and is considering Tommy John surgery. It's clear his condition is far more serious than what was initially reported. The 27-year-old signed a $12 million contract extension with the Padres this offseason and is currently signed through 2015. If Luebke were to need the surgery, he would be out for the remainder of the season.
Source: North County Times
Sat, May 5, 2012 09:44:00 AM

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S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
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4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Burch Smith
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9Casey Kelly
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R1Huston Street
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4Joe Thatcher
5Anthony Bass
6Tyson Ross
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