PLAYING TIME: Britton returns to BAL
Jul 16 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Hammel to DL, Britton to debut for BAL
Jason Hammel's (RHP, BAL) absence from the BAL rotation will be much longer than originally anticipated. Hammel underwent surgery to remove loose cartilage from his knee Monday, and despite an initially-projected 3-4 week recovery time, BAL Mgr Buck Showalter speculates that he'll next pitch again in September.
Even in the absence of Hammel, the BALkanized (pun intended) Oriole rotation-go-round is tough to project going forward -- except in the near-term, with Chris Tillman being recalled to start vs. MIN on Monday, Zach Britton (LHP, BAL) on tap to make his 2012 MLB debut on Tuesday, and Tommy Hunter the likely starter on Wednesday.
Both Tillman and Hunter have already...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Reynaldo López is back to start Saturday, Nelson gives Snakes another bullpen option, and more.
Sep 28 2024 9:39am
Sep 28 2024 9:39am
The Dodgers continue to shuffle their pitching staff.
Sep 27 2024 9:30am
Sep 27 2024 9:30am
Steven Kwan returns for the Guardians, Y. Alvarez out through the weekend, Alcántara debuts, and more.
Sep 26 2024 8:30am
Sep 26 2024 8:30am
Ryan Mountcastle adds some depth to BAL lineup; Josh Jung still hurting; Tellez and Taylor DFA'd, and more.
Sep 25 2024 7:27am
Sep 25 2024 7:27am
Yordan Alvarez will miss the midweek series with SEA; Jobe to debut, and more.
Sep 24 2024 8:46am
Sep 24 2024 8:46am
