Jose Quijada does have ligament damage. He’s seeking a second opinion but season ending surgery is a very real possibility. I should say was a real possibility. Dr. Neal must be making a fortune this year. Shoulder surgery seems to be as popular as Tommy John surgery this year. The Guardians top prospect Daniel Espino just had season ending shoulder surgery, by Dr. Neal of course. The Astros have a bunch of guys on the injured list.
Liam Hendriks will now begin his rehab assignment after recently being declared cancer free. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Chase Anderson from the Reds for an unknown amount of cash.
The Colorado Rockies are in the market for starting pitchers and at this point they are probably not very picky. Max Scherzer is back from his suspension for foreign substance(s) on his glove or hand. The Cubs traded catcher Luis Torrens to the Orioles.
An 18 year old player from Texas A&M- Texarkana was shot in the chest by a stray bullet during a game against University of Houston- Victoria. The game was declared a “no contest” and the player is in stable condition in a nearby hospital.
Zachary D. Rymer has an epic fail in his tweet about Star Wars Night at Dodger Stadium.
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