Kelvim Escobar, an 18-game winner for the Los Angeles Angels last season, told reporters Wednesday he has a tear in his pitching shoulder and might need surgery.
The team hadn't confirmed that diagnosis by the end of Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
The 31-year-old right-hander said he would continue to try and strengthen his arm, but admitted surgery could be a possibility. Escobar, 18-7 with a 3.40 ERA last season, hasn't pitched this spring.
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Angels' Escobar has torn shoulder
latimes.com 3/26/2008 — TEMPE, Ariz. -- Pitcher Kelvim Escobar, an 18-game winner last season, revealed this morning that he has a tear in his shoulder, an injury that could require season-ending surgery and, possibly, end his career. "I'm concerned, I don't know what's ...
Escobars situation worsens
mysportsrumors.com 3/26/2008 — Yesterday, we reported that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starting pitcher Kelvim Escobar experienced a setback in his rehabilitation. We even said that if its NOT to serious his return would be pushed back to June. Well guess what, things have gotten worse for him, much worse. It was finally revealed that Escobar had a tear in his shoulder and could possibly require season ending surgery. Even
MLB Injury Update, 3/26
mysportsrumors.com 3/27/2008 — Here’s today injury update from around Major League Baseball. Today we’ve got updates on the Yankees, Royals, Cubs, Rangers, Twins, Padres, Giants, Mets, Brewers and Angels. Like usual its a long read.
Your NL Central "Preview" [2008 Division Previews]
deadspin.com 3/27/2008 —
OK, now before you start hollering, no, we did not pick the Cardinals to win the division. And yes, that's the first time that's happened since we started this here site.
In fact, our pick makes our stomach turn over a bit, but alas. We think ...
Kelvim Escobar's Season May Be Over
mlbtraderumors.com 3/26/2008 — Kelvim Escobar 's season, and perhaps even career, may be in jeopardy because of his shoulder issue. A contribution this year is a long shot. Baseball Injury Report's Rick Wilton guesses it is related to the rotator cuff. By the ...
