THE BIG HURT: Hurt file, August 16-21
Aug 20 2017
August 21, 2017: Eclipse -0
Miguel Sanó (3B, MIN) – L Shin, soreness (8/19/17)
So far “soreness” is all we got. The most likely cause is shin splints, which are a repetitive motion disorder. If so, he should be back rather quickly. We’ll go with that until we hear otherwise.
2017 Impact: Potential for additional missed PT
Est. Return: Early/mid September.
Max Scherzer (RHP, WAS) – Neck inflammation (8/19/17)
This is similar to the problem that caused him to leave a start early in August, though it’s on the other side of his neck. He believes he’ll be back in the minimum, which is possible. However, with the Nationals sporting a big lead in their division, they may hold him back a bit to make sure he’s ready for...
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