Dr. HQ May 5, 2013

Neil Walker (2B, PIT)
Injury: Laceration on right hand.
DL Date:  April 27
Estimated DL time: 15-17 days.
Estimated 2013 effect upon return: None.

Gavin Floyd (RHP, CHA)
Injury: A partial tear of the flexor muscle mass near his right elbow. He may also have some damage to the ulnar collateral ligament. His elbow problems started in July 2012 when he landed on the DL with tendinitis in the flexor tendon.
DL Date: April 28
Estimated DL time: Even if he avoids Tommy John surgery, Floyd is close to being done for this season.
Estimated 2013 effect upon return:  Likely out for 2013.

Josh Johnson (RHP, TOR)
Injury: Strained right triceps. The Blue Jays thought he could avoid the DL but the triceps did not respond enough to...

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