THE BIG HURT: Hurt file, August 2-7
Aug 6 2017
August 7, 2017
Salvador Perez (C, KC) – R Intercostal strain (8/4/17)
Intercostal strains are usually pretty minor and quick to heal. In the best-case scenario, a player can return in 2-3 weeks. However, the team is estimating four.
2017 Impact: Likely minimal
Est. Return: Late August/early September
Matt Holliday (OF, NYY) – Lumbar strain (8/4/17)
No word on severity, but lumbar strains usually heal pretty quickly. There’s a low risk of complications, as well.
2017 Impact: Elevated risk; Chance of recurrence if he returns too soon
Est. Return: Late August
Félix Hernández (RHP, SEA) – R Biceps tendonitis (8/4/17)
The good news is that biceps tendonitis is rarely a precursor to Tommy John surgery; the affected...
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