It is one of the least serious injuries but it was alarming that on the first day that pitchers and catchers report that one of the best starters had surgery.
Mat Latos was in Goodyear, AZ early. Latos had been long tossing in Cincinnati, when he wasn't cheering on the Xavier Musketeers from the courtside seats before shedding the cold for Arizona's warm sun.
 |
| http://www.wiedemannbeer.com/ |
The 26-year old reported it right away. It was determined that an MRI was needed and determined there was a slight tear in the miniscus.
Team doctor Timothy Kremchek arrived last night and performed the surgery this morning. Latos should be on the mound in 10 days.
"We'll wait and see how he progresses," general manager Walt Jocketty said. "It is very small. Right now we can't say whether it would or would not affect opening day. We'll see."
Jocketty knew that broadcaster Chris Welsh had the procedure in the past.
"I pitched in a game on the 22nd day after surgery," Welsh said.
Latos will be on crutches for a few days.
"It is not something we're overly concerned about," Jocketty said.
No comments:
Post a Comment