Category: Injuries
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Vic Black feels good after throwing off flat ground
Vic Black has made some progress as he works he way back from shoulder weakness. Black threw off of flat ground on Tuesday, and told Adam Rubin of ESPN New York the throwing session went well. Black has not pitched in a game since last week after reporting a shoulder problem. He then underwent an MRI…
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Injury Expert Will Carroll on UCLs, Zack Wheeler and the Tommy John surgery epidemic
On Monday, I spoke with Injury Expert Will Carroll about Zack Wheeler’s torn UCL, his likely Tommy John surgery and if there’s anything he can do to reduce the risk of future injury. Here’s what he had to say…. Rich MacLeod: Will, can you explain the impact on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) for a pitcher and…
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Mets dealt another major blow – Zack Wheeler has a torn UCL in his elbow
The Mets received their second bout of very bad injury news in a week, only this time it hit one of their core starting pitchers. And, I mean, very bad. The Mets announced on Monday an MRI on RHP Zack Wheeler’s right elbow revealed a completely torn ulnar collateral ligament, and he could be headed for Tommy John…
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Josh Edgin decides to have Tommy John Surgery
After two opinions and a couple of days to think it over, Josh Edgin made a decision on his ailing left elbow. On Sunday, reporters from St. Lucie said Edgin has decided to undergo Tommy John Surgery on the stretched ligaments in his left elbow, and will miss the entire 2015 season. Sandy Alderson said he expects…
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Zack Wheeler has been trusting his elbow issues aren’t an issue
Despite persistent discomfort in his elbow, Zack Wheeler has trusted there’s nothing wrong. But, on Saturday, Wheeler reportedly underwent an MRI even though the team continues to believe his condition is only tendinitis. Wheeler underwent two MRIs on his right elbow this past winter, both of which came back clean, Terry Collins said Saturday. The Mets did not…
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