Twins’ Pat Neshek Out…
The Minnesota Twins placed right-handed setup man Pat Neshek on the 15-day disabled list Friday, after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in the sidearmer’s elbow.
He’ll probably be out for the season.
Neshek will not be allowed to throw for a minimum of three months, which means the injury has effectively ended his season. But he said he won’t need surgery.
The ulnar collateral ligament is the same ligament that pitchers have repaired when they undergo Tommy John replacement surgery.
“Obviously it’s really bad, but it’s good I can come back and rehab this and not have to go through surgery and sit out for a good year,” Neshek said after Friday’s game, his arm fully wrapped.
“So we’re going to prepare for Opening Day next year. It just needs a little bit of time to heal and a little bit of rehab to build it back up.”
Manager Ron Gardenhire called the situation “very sad.”
“Whether he pitches again this year, for sure our goal is to get him back healthy,” Gardenhire said.
Sucks for him — he’s one of the most interesting ballplayers I’ve ever met…
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