Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez has battled elbow problems for some time now, so this doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Still, it’s disappointing to learn that doctors have recommended he undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Dominguez is still weighing his options at the moment. There’s some uncertainty in the underlying test results, it seems, so Dominguez is holding out hope that rest and rehabilitation will offer an alternative path back. Per Lauber, the right-hander plans to pursue further testing once a second Spring Training begins.
Even if Dominguez had a change of heart, it may be tough for him to get the work done at this point. He’s back home in the Dominican Republic and travel isn’t exactly straightforward. And scheduling a non-essential procedure such as TJS during the coronavirus pandemic may or may not be possible. (Several pitchers have managed, though circumstances are changing daily.)
The ulnar collateral ligament has long proved problematic for the 25-year-old. He tried a PRP treatment and rehabilitation course last year but ultimately made only 27 appearances and didn’t return to action after hitting the injured list in early June. While he showed some promise this spring, Dominguez ultimately suffered a setback. The postponement of the 2020 season leaves additional time for further rehab efforts, though it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll finally be able to get over the hump without an invasive treatment.
Christ, he should have done it a year ago.
Exactly! And he probably would have been close to ready to go mid way through this season
There isn’t a person out there that wants to go under the knife but this was a no brainer. The doctors recommended it last year and no amount of rehab can repair the need for Tommy John if the athlete intends to continue pitching. It’s only a bandaid and when you ramp things back up this is what happens. The Phillies team doctors are worthless and have been for years and front office should have also stepped in. They knew it was a matter of time and that’s why they were trying to get lucky and piece together a bullpen by offering all those vets minor league deals. Same old story with this organization.
so much lost time…shouldve done this a year ago.
I knew it! I said this would happen when he decided not to have the surgery in July/August of 2019. now he will miss all of 2020 and probably atlwast the 1st half of 2021. DAMNIT!!¡
I think the Phillies should have tried to trade for Joe Jimenez, Michael Givens or one of Bryan Shaw/Wade Davis. This delay may allow the Phillies to have D-Rob and Tommy Hunter for the full season which is a bigger deal than the average fan might think. And I still think Vince Velasquez should be the closer with Neris as the set up.
even if the season is delayed i still don’t think D-Rob starts healthy.
Phillies and Sixers must use the same medical staff.
This upsets me but it’s the least surprising thing of all time.
PRP never works, Just have the surgery,
Matty Ice inches closer and closer to the unemployment line! He’s wasted too much of Middleton’s stupid money!
Middleton signs the checks
The sooner our little Dartmouth wonder boy gets the boot, the better we’ll be. The guy is just one eff up move after another.
How is a 3rd year player getting TJS Klentak’s fault and a waste of money? You can’t force someone to get surgery, and Dominguez tried another path, misguided as that may have been. I get that the results haven’t been there, but the anger is displaced in this case.
“Heavy is the head that wears the crown.”. No, Klentak didn’t cause Seranthony’s injury, but as the guy in charge, everything that happens with the Phillies is lain at his feet. Not always fair, but that’s what you sign up for when you take the job. Same thing with a manager. We once had Terry Francona managing one of the worst assembled teams in MLB history. Phillies canned him anyway. But when Terry had the horses (Boston and Cleveland) he got two worlds series rings.
I just look at what Klentak has done since he’s been our GM, and frankly, I’m not impressed.. He must have an eight-year plan.
It was simply an opportunity to poke fun at the Phillies joke of a bullpen! Introducing your 2020 Philadelphia Phillies set up men:
Drew Storen, Bud Norris, Anthony Swarzak, and Blake Parker!
If only it were 2014! You might have a decent bridge!
This is a high wire act on a a day with 50 mph winds. Complete circus act year after year