We're just taking our time with it. He's progressing in his running. We're going to see how he responds (Thursday), and that will determine his availability for (tonight's) game. |
We're not worried about it. We're just going to skip him for one start and try and calm it down. |
We're worried more about the squatting than we are the running. That's our biggest concern at this point. |
When we obtain a pitcher, either as a free agent or through a trade, we automatically get an MRI on his shoulder and elbow, regardless of the injury history. We also get all their medical history. The signing is always contingent on a physical. |
With his medical history, we're obviously going to err on the side of caution. |
You don't see these much in baseball, ... but I think from the literature that you read and the experts you talk to, if you sustain more and more of them, just like any other injury, you become more susceptible and they can become worse. |
You want to see everyone come back and do well. Because of his work ethic and the kind of guy he is, we're all willing to do everything and anything we can to help get him ready. |