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Injury Notes: Lorenzen, Wilson, Giants, Cardinals

By Steve Adams | March 14, 2016 at 2:38pm CDT

Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen recently sat out a few days after due to tenderness in his right elbow, and while an ultrasound initially came back clean, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Lorenzen experienced a setback when playing catch yesterday and will now undergo an MRI. The severity of the injury won’t be known until the Reds announce the results of the MRI, but clearly it’s troubling news for the team and the 24-year-old Lorenzen — one of Cincinnati’s most promising young arms. Lorenzen, formerly selected 38th overall in the 2013 draft, debuted with the Reds and pitched 113 1/3 innings for the Reds last season. While Lorenzen’s 5.40 ERA ultimately didn’t impress, the righty does own a strong 2.83 ERA in 184 2/3 career minor league innings.

More on some troublesome injuries around the league…

  • Angels lefty C.J. Wilson suffered another setback in his recovery from shoulder pain, and his status for the first month or two of the season is “in question,” reports Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Wilson felt discomfort in his shoulder after a bullpen session on Saturday and will only play catch on flat ground for the time being. A date hasn’t been set for another bullpen session, per manager Mike Scioscia, who simply said, “He’ll be ready when he’s ready.” Wilson is slated to earn $20MM this season in the final year of a five-year, $77.5MM contract signed prior to the 2012 season. His 2015 season came to an end when he underwent surgery to remove bone spurs in his elbow.
  • Giants prospect Ian Gardeck will require Tommy John surgery to fix a torn ligament in his elbow, tweets Carl Steward of the Bay Area News Group. The right-handed reliever wasn’t likely to factor into the Giants’ plans in 2016, having spent the 2015 season at Class-A Advanced, but his loss is a hit to the club’s farm, as he ranked 17th among Giants farmhands, per Baseball America. BA noted that Gardeck overcame alarming control problems in 2015 and could move quickly through the system thanks to his newfound ability to spot his upper-90s fastball (which touches 100 mph at its best). San Francisco added him to its 40-man roster this offseason after a 3.54 ERA, 10.8 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 86 1/3 innings last season.
  • Jhonny Peralta’s timeline to return to the Cardinals after thumb surgery is set at 10 to 12 weeks, writes ESPN’s Mark Saxon. That was the initial timeline came with his injury, though reports at the time of his surgical procedure speculated that a return closer to the All-Star break was possible. Rather, the 10- to 12-week period would set Peralta up for a return in late May or mid June, barring setbacks in his recovery. Peralta tells Saxon that he’s listening to advice from teammate Yadier Molina, who had a similar injury in each of the past two seasons. Speaking of Molina, Saxon notes that he took batting practice for the first time on Monday, though his Opening Day status remains uncertain.
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19 Comments

  1. relic

    9 years ago

    If that’s the case, I doubt there will be a trade now. Diaz will get first crack at shortstop, with Gyroko and Garcia backing him and Wong up in the infield.

    Reply
  2. bigpapi4ever

    9 years ago

    Deven Marerro to the Cards for Tim Cooney?

    Reply
    • JFactor

      9 years ago

      No, that’s a significant overpay for Marrero, who is basically another Greg Garcia

      Though, this is an improvement from your Reyes for Marrero idea

      Reply
  3. bigpapi4ever

    9 years ago

    I apologize for the double comment, I seem to be having some issues on my end, anyone else having trouble commenting?

    Reply
  4. GOP Lizards

    9 years ago

    Wow. Had no idea CJ made that kind of money. What an albatross.

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    • Yamsi12

      9 years ago

      Not as bad as Josh Hamilton though, who the halos are also paying for lol.

      Reply
      • Melvin McMurf

        9 years ago

        maybe we can texas to take over payments on this lemon as well

        Reply
        • GOP Lizards

          9 years ago

          Wow, Puljos, Wilson, Hamilton… Halos are doomed to bottom feeders this year. At least next year Weaver and Wilson money are off the books.

          Reply
        • JoeyPankake

          9 years ago

          Texas isn’t paying Hamilton, the Angels are.

          Reply
        • SoCalShu

          9 years ago

          Weaver

          Reply
        • Melvin McMurf

          9 years ago

          texas is kicking millions to be on their injured list

          Reply
        • Diablo 2

          9 years ago

          You’re such a troll. This team will not be at the bottom. They will be one of the top teams this year.

          Reply
        • JFactor

          9 years ago

          The Angels?

          I doubt it. The Angels are like the Giants from 94-96. One amazing player, and a roster full of junk. (though the Angels don’t have a Matt Williams).

          Reply
        • Diablo 2

          9 years ago

          No were near that lame Giants team. Angels have an amazing player with good/great players around him and along with those players is there will to play this game. Nava, Calhoun, Johnny G, Perez, Soto, Richards have all made strides to improve their weaknesses and so far during the spring you can see their hard work has paid off. People are going to be so surprised by how good this team will be.

          Reply
    • angelsinthetroutfield

      9 years ago

      I kinda doubt he’d accept the role but maybe LAA can use CJ out of the pen for 2016. He has experience in high leverage situation, the Angels could use another LHP reliever, and it could reduce the wear on his arm. I know $20m is alot to pay a pen member but it’s really about maximizing the value. If he’s more effective in relief so be it.

      Their rotation would be Richards/Heaney/Santiago 1-3 with some form of Skaggs/Tropeano/Shoemaker/Weaver for the 4 and 5 spots. Could be better but could be a lot worse too.

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      • SoCalShu

        9 years ago

        I have suggested that too about Wilson w/ the same monetary concerns. He could also be a long man if (well WHEN) needed.

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      • SoCalShu

        9 years ago

        I have said the same about CJ and let him also be the long man/spot starter….I also don’t think they will cuz his ego on his side and he’d be a very expensive RP/Swing man….but if he’s successful it’s worth it….

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      • Diablo 2

        9 years ago

        The only way this happens is if Richards, Heaney, Santiago, Skaggs and Tropeano all show they are capable of taking over a spot. It will make it very hard on Sosh to remove one of those guys for Wilson if they are all performing. Sosh has always had a short lesh on Wilson anyway so as long as those guys perform they will keep it and Wilson will be in the pen.

        Reply
  5. cardfan2011

    9 years ago

    I sure hope Diaz is given the chance, I think he could be at least a decent SS till Peralta returns

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