All articles tagged with #ucl sprain
Hayden Birdsong was diagnosed with a Grade 2 forearm strain and a UCL sprain after an elbow/forearm MRI and will seek a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. The Giants expect a lengthy absence, with Tommy John surgery a real consideration, leaving rotation depth to younger arms for the season.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left ulna collateral ligament (UCL) in his elbow after Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, with re-evaluation planned in about three weeks. Morant has appeared in 20 of Memphis's 43 games this season, averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds amid trade speculation.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow and will start the season on the injured list. Additionally, several other players, including Gunnar Henderson and Samuel Basallo, are dealing with injuries. With uncertainty surrounding their pitching rotation, the Orioles may need to consider adding reinforcements, but they have the financial flexibility to do so, given their pristine long-term payroll outlook and highly ranked farm system.
Oakland A's rookie starter Mason Miller has been diagnosed with a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and will be shut down from throwing for an indeterminate period of time until he's no longer feeling discomfort. Miller will avoid surgery but is likely to be out of action for an extended stretch. The 24-year-old had shown well early on, tallying 21 2/3 innings of 3.38 ERA ball over his first four starts, striking out more than a quarter of opposing hitters.