The Guardians are placing starter Aaron Civale on the 15-day injured list because of left glute tightness, writes Joe Noga of Cleveland.com. It’s not expected to be a long-term absence, with manager Terry Francona telling reporters the organization was debating whether he would even need to spend two weeks on the shelf. The skipper suggested Civale is likely to continue throwing bullpen sessions during his absence, and the hope is that “the next time he pitches he won’t have to be worried about this.”
Civale has had a rough go of things this season. The right-hander has been tagged for a 7.84 ERA through seven starts, allowing six home runs in 31 innings. His strikeout and walk rates are right in line with last season’s marks, and Civale posted a 3.84 ERA in 124 1/3 frames in 2021. His ground-ball rate has plummeted this year, however, and he’s seen a spike in opponents’ average exit velocity and barrel rate. Civale will try to get his results back on track once he’s eligible to return a couple weeks from now. Konnor Pilkington is set to be recalled to start tomorrow’s game against the Tigers in his place.
The latest on some other injured pitchers around the game:
- Nationals starter Joe Ross was pulled after three innings during yesterday’s rehab outing with Double-A Harrisburg, manager Dave Martinez told reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com). The 29-year-old experienced renewed tightness in his elbow and is headed for an MRI. That’s obviously a worrisome development, as the outing marked Ross’ first game action since he was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his elbow last August. That ended his season, and he also underwent surgery to remove bone chips from the joint this spring. Ross, who threw 108 innings of 4.17 ERA ball last year, is in his final season of club control via arbitration.
- Jake Odorizzi returned to the mound yesterday, throwing a bullpen session before the team’s game against the Guardians (video provided by Mark Berman of FOX 26). It’s fairly remarkable the Astros right-hander was back throwing that quickly, as we’re just nine days removed from him being carted off the field at Fenway Park. Odorizzi suffered a left leg injury that kept him from walking off, but an MRI later revealed that his Achilles tendon remained intact. The 32-year-old suffered some ligament and tendon issues and was placed on the 15-day injured list, but it doesn’t appear he’s in for a particularly long-term absence.
- Angels starter Griffin Canning hasn’t pitched in the majors since last July 2. Optioned to the minor leagues, he made just one start with Triple-A Salt Lake before being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back that ended his 2021 season. The righty opened this year on the 60-day injured list, and while there’d been some hope he could return by June, he suffered another stress reaction recently that’ll push his timeline back further. Canning told reporters (including Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times) that after meeting with a specialist, he’s elected not to undergo a surgical procedure. There’s no timetable for him to resume throwing, but Canning still hopes to make it back at some point this season. The former second-round pick has had myriad health issues over the past couple years, keeping him to 43 MLB appearances since the start of the 2019 campaign.
User 3663041837
Sadly Joe Ross is just as injury prone as his brother was.
dixoncayne
Bob?
For Love of the Game
Other one, Tyson.
dirkg
His sister Betsy was often flagged for being injured as well.
rpoabr
Well played sir!
prov356
I’m never an advocate for surgery. Hopefully this is the right decision and Canning can heal on his own. If he eventually needs surgery anyway, he’s pushing his career off for another couple years by not getting it now. Hoping for the best.
dirkg
I’m with you. I’m rooting for Canning and the best decision for him and his career. Often we see postponement of surgery linger and become the ultimate solution anyway. Garrett Richard’s comes to mind.
Harvbanger
Civale pitched a gem his last outing (6 1/3 IP, 3 hits, no ER, 1 BB) against Detroit on 5/20. He may have turned a corner…anxious to see him get back on the mound again to see if he continues in the right direction or regresses.
VegasSDfan
I guess this part of the trade worked out for the Padres.
Indiansjoe
Part of what trade?
VegasSDfan
Dumping Joe Ross on the Nationals
believeitornot
The Padres also gave up Trea Turner in the trade. That part didn’t work out well for the Padres.