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Health Notes: Francona, Rays, Hamels, Phils, Grandal

By Connor Byrne | August 18, 2020 at 10:44pm CDT

Indians manager Terry Francona will miss their series against the Pirates to undergo surgery for gastrointestinal problems, Paul Hoynes of cleveland.com relays. Bench coach Sandy Alomar is managing the team during Francona’s absence. This is the second procedure Francona has undergone in the past month to address the issue. MLBTR wishes him a speedy recovery and hopes to see him back in the Cleveland dugout as quickly as possible.

  • Injured Rays right-hander Charlie Morton came out of an “intense bullpen session” unscathed, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes. It’s possible Morton will return this weekend after heading to the injured list Aug. 10 with shoulder inflammation. That continued a disappointing opening to the season for Morton, who struggled through his first four starts. Meanwhile, reliever Oliver Drake will begin a throwing program as he works back from the right biceps tendinitis that forced him to the IL on Aug. 9. However, there’s no word on a potential return date.
  • Braves manager Brian Snitker stated Tuesday that left-hander Cole Hamels is still “a little ways” from throwing off a mound, Mark Bowman of MLB.com tweets. The Braves remain hopeful Hamels will pitch this year, but time’s obviously of the essence with the regular season due to end in late September. Hamels was a headline-grabbing offseason signing for the Braves, but the triceps injury he has dealt with may stop the pending free agent from ever pitching for them.
  • Phillies center fielder Roman Quinn received clearance to come off the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer was among those to report. Quinn went to the IL this past weekend after experiencing mild symptoms, though he didn’t test positive for the virus then. His latest test came back negative, enabling him to rejoin the team.
  • The White Sox are hopeful that catcher Yasmani Grandal will return “by the end of the week,” according to manager Rick Renteria (via Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times). Grandal exited the team’s game Monday with a stiff back.
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  1. Marvel's MAGA Man

    2 years ago

    Called and referred to Clevinger and Plesac as little $#!+s so much gave him gastrointestinal issues.

    Reply
    • philliesphan77

      2 years ago

      Was that supposed to be funny? At east you gave it a try, that’s what counts.

      Reply
      • philliesphan77

        2 years ago

        *least

        Reply
      • Marvel's MAGA Man

        2 years ago

        East you caught your mistake.

        You tried. That’s what counts right?

        Reply
        • sn0048

          2 years ago

          Everyone makes typos on occasion. Could even be due to faulty keys… But not everyone struggles so much with attempts at humor.

    • sufferfortribe

      2 years ago

      What an ignorant comment, MMM.

      Reply
  2. ldoggnation

    2 years ago

    Anybody on the over and unders of when Yaz gets it for today’s Trout headhunting in tomorrow ‘s game?

    Reply
  3. partyatnapolis

    2 years ago

    not to nitpick, but sandy is normally first base coach.

    Reply
    • MrMet17

      2 years ago

      Honestly curious…why say “not to nitpick”
      And then nitpick?

      Reply
      • partyatnapolis

        2 years ago

        valid point lol

        Reply
        • Captain Dunsel

          2 years ago

          It’s a variation of litotes. As when someone says “I shall not mention the fact that…” and proceeds to mention exactly that fact. It is a favorite oratorical device of politicians going all the way back to Cicero.

      • dixoncayne

        2 years ago

        It’s not a nitpick- it’s a fact correction

        Reply
  4. getrealgone2

    2 years ago

    So Hamels is gonna pitch 2 games?

    Reply
    • UGA_Steve

      2 years ago

      Yeah .. and it still turned out better than signing MadBum. At least Hamels didn’t directly lose games for his team. Just saying.

      Reply
  5. bravesfan

    2 years ago

    Let’s just say what it is… Hamel’s took the Braves to the bank and robbed us. He was “injured” in the spring and couldn’t start the season, has all this crazy rest then comes back with an even worse injury? I’m not one for conspiracy theories…. but I’m all for creating one for this former Philly .. lol

    Reply
    • gbs42

      2 years ago

      “MLB Pitcher Gets Hurt” is hardly an uncommon headline.

      Reply
    • DarkSide830

      2 years ago

      so what, did he cheat on his physical or something?

      Reply
    • SalaryCapMyth

      2 years ago

      I get your frustration, Bravesfan. I don’t think you really believe that but I get it.

      Reply
    • eagleman

      2 years ago

      Shades of Paul Byrd, Two year Braves contract and made like 3 starts total. Stop paying good money for has been pitchers and get an Ace. We once put money down a free agent by the name of Greg Maddox and I think that one worked out ok

      Reply
      • SalaryCapMyth

        2 years ago

        What free agent ace do you have in mind for the Braves to go after?

        Also, I don’t think you should use Greg Maddux as your example. That signing was from 1993 and a lot has changed. Ace pitchers are never free agents at the age of 27 anymore. The Braves aren’t owned by someone who cares about winning championships, just how much they’re worth when they sell the team.

        Reply
  6. Rob66

    2 years ago

    It would be cool if Hamels were willing to sign for another year at a discount for the Braves.

    Reply
    • bravesfan1970

      2 years ago

      I agree but we know it will never happen.

      As long as we are wishing, I think that if a player is injured severely enough that he has to miss the entire year, that he should only make the MLB minimum salary for the year. I realize it will never happen, but it should.

      Reply
  7. padreforlife

    2 years ago

    Francona gain weight he looks bigger

    Reply
  8. Dtownwarrior78

    2 years ago

    Hoping that Francona gets well soon. Never has managed my team in Detroit but always respected him as a skipper. 2nd surgery in a month probably suggests there’s a real problem. Hopefully this surgery fixes it for good.

    Reply
  9. bucketheadsdad

    2 years ago

    Anyone think he might be just about ready to hang up his bucket of tobacco and bubble gum? Sandy has had several clubs reach out to him to gauge an interest in managing their clubs. I hope that the skipper gets healthy, but do you think Sandy is unofficially the “manager in waiting”?

    Reply
  10. russ5tide

    2 years ago

    So if Hamels doesn’t pitch a single game do the braves still have to pay his full pro rated salary?

    Reply
    • DadsInDaniaBeach

      2 years ago

      Yes

      Reply
  11. doxiedevil

    2 years ago

    On the bright side Hamels should be well rested and healthy for his new team in 2021. Maybe the Braves can go get Arrieta or another starter on his last leg aka arm.

    Reply

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