PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Searching for Guerra’s Replacement
Apr 7 2017
After starting his MLB career with a 2.81 ERA over his first 20 starts in 2016, Junior Guerra’s (RHP, MIL) 2017 campaign got off to a far worse start as he only pitched three innings before straining his calf running to first. While not an arm injury—unlike the elbow inflammation that cost him a month last summer—he’ll still be out of commission for a reported 4-6 weeks.
Tommy Milone (LHP, MIL) relieved Guerra and has been named the starter for April 8 in Guerra’s stead. However, he may not be long for the rotation, with the manager Craig Counsell not committing to him receiving additional starts. Milone was the club’s only lefty in the bullpen before the call-up of Brent Suter (LHP, MIL) following the injury to...
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