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Injury Notes: Astros, Kershaw, Price, Richards, Nats, Rays

By Connor Byrne | August 20, 2017 at 3:29pm CDT

Astros superstar shortstop Carlos Correa is progressing toward a return from the torn left thumb ligament he suffered July 18. Correa will take batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since succumbing to the injury, and he could then embark on a rehab assignment, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters, including Ben DuBose of MLB.com. Teammate Lance McCullers, who has been on the shelf for three weeks with back discomfort, threw a three-inning simulated game Sunday, but there’s no timetable for the right-hander’s return. Hinch informed Mark Berman of FOX 26 (via Twitter) and other reporters that McCullers will need to make multiple rehab appearances before coming back.

More injury updates from around the majors:

  • Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is likely to rejoin their rotation Sept. 1, relays Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register (Twitter links). Kershaw, who’s rehabbing from a late-July back injury, will throw a three-inning sim game in Pittsburgh on Monday, manager Dave Roberts announced. If all goes well, he’ll make a rehab start at either the Double-A or Triple-A level next weekend (Twitter link via Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times).
  • Arm stiffness has prevented Red Sox left-hander David Price from throwing since Tuesday, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, according to Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com. Price has dealt with forearm problems off and on since spring training, though Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told MLB Network Radio on Sunday that he’s “hopeful” the hurler will be a factor again this season (Twitter link). Time’s running out, however, as McCaffrey notes.
  • The Angels are targeting a September return for righty Garrett Richards, who will face live hitters Sunday for the first time since he made his lone start of the year on April 5, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register writes. Biceps nerve irritation has sidelined Richards, who missed nearly all of last season with elbow troubles. With roster expansion forthcoming, manager Mike Scioscia suggested that the Angels won’t need to stretch Richards out fully in order for him to rejoin the playoff hopefuls’ rotation. “I don’t think it’s realistic to get Garrett stretched out to the 75-, 90-, 100-pitch range, but I do see a scenario if he gets to 60 pitches, we might use him to come to our rotation and see how far he gets because we’ll have plenty of pitching to follow up at that point,” Scioscia said.
  • Along with the previously reported Jayson Werth, Nationals shortstop Trea Turner will start a Triple-A rehab assignment Monday, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. Both players have been out since June (Werth went to the DL on June 5, Turner on June 30), and they’re slated to return next week, according to Zuckerman. Turner’s lengthy DL stint came as a result of a broken right wrist.
  • The Rays placed righty Jacob Faria on the 10-day DL on Sunday with a left abdominal strain, clearing roster space for just-claimed outfielder Cesar Puello.  Faria revealed that he has battled the injury over his past several starts, though he doesn’t believe it’ll be a long-term problem or even a season-ending issue, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports (Twitter link). Prior to the DL stint, the 24-year-old Faria was amid a quality rookie season with a 3.32 ERA and 8.81 K/9 against 3.32 BB/9 across 78 2/3 innings.
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  1. natsrockbryce1

    8 years ago

    I am a big nats fan and I heard that jayson werth and trea turner are close to returning

    Reply
    • LH

      8 years ago

      Yes everyone but Eaton and Ross should be back by October.

      Reply
  2. Ejoey

    8 years ago

    All teams that want to try and get by the Dodgers you going to have to look at Verlander

    Reply
    • socalblake

      8 years ago

      Especially after today’s pitching duel; at least until the 6th. Lol

      Reply
    • ttinsley1434

      8 years ago

      Dodgers won the series, soooooooo.
      I hope the teams that you are referring to, have 5 Verlanders……..try again Pal.

      Reply
  3. angelsfan1522

    8 years ago

    Why are the angels rushing back Richards it seems stupid to rush a pitcher back when pitching has been a strength for the team this season

    Reply
    • Ironman_4life

      8 years ago

      Ive enjoyed watching the Angels and Orioles series. I doubt either makes it to wild card but the Angels got some game for sure. All the Vets are playing well collectively…

      Reply
      • angelsfan4life

        8 years ago

        The Angels have a legitimate chance to make the Wildcard. If Richards can come back healthy and stay healthy. And if they do get one of the Wildcards spots, if they have Richards Heaney and Bridwell, that will give them a better shot in the playoffs. Than going with Nolasco Chavez and Bridwell.

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    • lazorko

      8 years ago

      1522, you have a curious definition of “rushing” a pitcher back. GR has been out since the first week of April.

      Plus he’s got no contract for 2018. The Angels may have a tough choice to make on offering GR arbitration. They need to at least get a few looks at him in game situations now to help make that decision. Or would you prefer the Angels keep him on the shelf so they have no choice but to non-tender him this offseason?

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    • ryanw-2

      8 years ago

      Over 4 months out for an injury not requiring surgery is a pretty long time.

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    • Johnny Couch

      8 years ago

      Not sure how starting pitching has been the angels biggest strength this season, outside of bridwell and Meyer every other starter has struggled to keep the ball in the park. Maybe you meant bullpen, still Richards would be a boom to the rotation for a wildcard push

      Reply
  4. DanielDannyDano

    8 years ago

    My main fear is that this injury to David Price will “force” him into not opting out of his contract at season’s end. He wants out of Boston and the RedSox want him gone, but the AAV of his contract will be impossible to match going forward, by any team. Let’s hope his hatred for Boston outweighs his greed.

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    • bheath33

      8 years ago

      Lets hope for a Price/Stanton swap at year end… dreaming because it woud be bigger then that and probably need a third team… but a guy can dream

      Reply
      • goalieguy41

        8 years ago

        Marlins are wanting to dump salary not replace it or take it on

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      • rocky7

        8 years ago

        Third team….you better offer a few more players from the Bosox to even get that conversation started. Price seems to be a legitimate DL candidate with TJ surgery possible. Besides, do you think Jeter is going to allow this guy in his clubhouse..I think he’s a lot smarter than that.
        Sorry Bosox, you can’t shuck and jive your way out of this one like the last time you made this big a mistake (Crawford).
        The Dodgers have their sights set on other things other than taking on your mistake.

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        • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

          8 years ago

          Price is a great teammate. He just doesn’t like the media. He’s very supportive in the clubhouse he’s up on the rail at Big moments he’s high-fiving he’s encouraging he’s working with the young guys he puts in his own time he just can’t stand reporters. I sort of agree with him.

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      • mikeyank55

        8 years ago

        Nobody wants Price. He is a brat and cancer in the clubhouse. He’s finished as a dominant starter.

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  5. B-Strong

    8 years ago

    They need to shut down Price for the season already. It’s been a complete waste already. Shut him down, and try again next year. If it crops up again early next year, then the guy needs to admit somethings wrong already and have it fixed.

    Reply
    • KillahAC

      8 years ago

      Because he needs Tommy John surgery and won’t admit it.

      Reply
      • newagescamartist

        8 years ago

        That’s nonsense. If he needed TJS the Boston doctors would have recommended that to the team. ]

        Reply
    • rocky7

      8 years ago

      Meanwhile, he just keeps getting paid! Must be printing money up there in Beantown to cover up this one.!

      Reply
    • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

      8 years ago

      He won’t be shut down for the season, he won’t get the Tommy John surgery.

      He needs to make 5 great starts the rest of the season and playoffs and look great so he can opt out and get a decent contract next year.

      Maybe not 30 million, but if he can get 20 x 3 years that’s still great money and he’s out of Boston.

      If he personally wanted to stay in Boston he would get the Tommy John surgery be out for a year and still pitch the remaining three years.

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      • BoSoXaddict

        8 years ago

        Price’s opt-out comes after the 2018 season, not after this season. And with surgery (and taking next season off) looking more and more likely, the opt out becomes increasingly unlikely.

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  6. notagain27

    8 years ago

    David Price is broken. He will not opt out because he is hurt and probably needs surgery. For those reasons he won’t be traded and nobody in their right mind would take on that contract.

    Reply
    • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

      8 years ago

      He would have had the surgery already to get a head start on next year, probably in the spring when this first showed up.

      Nope, he wants to pitch well, opt out, and get out of Boston. He can get two more starts regular season and maybe a couple in the playoffs.

      Reply
  7. Philliesfan4life

    8 years ago

    If Ricahrds can come back in time for a late september run for the angels, they are in good shape. They have a chance to snag the first wildcard with the yankees struggles, plus they have the head to head tie breaker.

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  8. goalieguy41

    8 years ago

    Price is obsolete. DELETE!!!!!

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  9. kardiac

    8 years ago

    The only way the Nats get by the LA Dodgers is if the plane goes down. But as a Nats fan I would be happy to see the organization make the next step in the playoffs. We are a young organization so it’s one step at a time. Then again I’d be very happy to Bryce in the WS.

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