PLAYING TIME: Balky elbow re-shelves Floyd
Aug 27 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Floyd down again with elbow woes; replacement TBD
After leaving Sunday's game with elbow problems, Gavin Floyd's (RHP, CHW) MRI revealed an elbow strain that will sideline him for at least one start. Initial reports suggest that Floyd is dealing with the same issue that shelved him for two weeks in July. How long he'll be out this time is anyone's guess, but with just five weeks remaining in the season, the situation puts Floyd owners in a real quandary—particularly those who must await a formal DL announcement prior to making a replacement move.
Without an off-day until September 6, CHW will clearly have to add a body to the rotation for one start, perhaps longer. While no announcement has been made, initial...
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