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M's injury update on JJ Putz

5:06 PM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 |

The Mariners just sent over a press release to update closer J.J. Putz's injured elbow. They did an MRI. The M's team doctor Dr. Edward Khalfayan calls it a hyper extended elbow.

Putz hyper extended his right elbow in Wednesday's game, resulting in triceps tendon inflammation and an irritated ulnar nerve. The exam showed NO damage to the ulnar collateral ligament or the flexor bundle in his right elbow. - Statement from Dr. Khalfayan

He'll be re-evaluated on Monday. The press release is after the jump.


MARINERS MEDICAL UPDATE ON RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER JJ PUTZ


SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Mariners issued the following medical update on right-handed pitcher JJ Putz today:

Putz, 31, left the game on Wednesday, June 11 at the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow.

Putz underwent an MRI exam today, and was examined by the Mariners Medical Director, Dr. Edward Khalfayan.

Dr. Khalfayan issued the following diagnoses:

Putz hyper extended his right elbow in Wednesday's game, resulting in triceps tendon inflammation and an irritated ulnar nerve. The exam showed NO damage to the ulnar collateral ligament or the flexor bundle in his right elbow.

Putz will NOT throw over the weekend, and will be re-evaluated on Monday.



1 Comments

apollo said:

i love jj! but why is that whenever a player gets their guaranteed contract they just loose it all. Just a q?

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