[新聞] Giants closer Wilson out with inflamed elbow
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Giants closer Wilson out with inflamed elbow
By Chris Haft / MLB.com | 08/17/11 7:41 PM ET
ATLANTA -- Giants closer Brian Wilson is expected to be sidelined for at
least two days with inflammation in his throwing elbow, manager Bruce Bochy
said Wednesday.
Wilson received the diagnosis from Dr. James Andrews during a Wednesday trip
to the famed orthhopedist's office in Pensacola, Fla. Bochy said that Wilson
felt some discomfort in his elbow Monday night, when he allowed three
ninth-inning runs and blew a save opportunity in the Giants' 5-4 loss to
Atlanta. Bochy added that Wilson still didn't feel right Tuesday, prompting
his visit to Andrews, who performed Tommy John elbow surgery on the
right-hander in 2003.
Andrews' examination verified that Wilson's ailment was not serious.
"It showed just a little inflammation," Bochy said.
Bochy sounded confident that Wilson will encounter no long-term ill effects
but noted, "We didn't want to risk putting him back out there without getting
evaluated."
Wilson was due to rejoin the Giants in time for Wednesday night's game
against Atlanta.
"I'm sure he's going to want to pitch tonight, but we'll give him a couple of
days off -- two or three days," Bochy said.
Wilson, a three-time National League All-Star who began this season on the
disabled list with a strained left side, has a Major League-high 162 saves in
the last four seasons. This year, Wilson has converted 35 saves in 40
chances, though he has fallen short of his previous standards in other
statistical categories. His 1.491 WHIP (walks and hits per inning pitched),
5.2 walks per nine innings and 1.68 strikeout-to-walk ratio are his worst
since his 2006 rookie season. His average of 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings,
while respectable, pales alongside his corresponding figures from 2010
(11.2), 2009 (10.3) and 2008 (9.7).
The reigning World Series champions already have been beset by injuries that
have affected their lineup, bench, starting rotation and bullpen. Right
fielder Carlos Beltran (right hand) and right-handed reliever Sergio Romo
(elbow) are on the 15-day disabled list. Second baseman Jeff Keppinger is
stymied by a right wrist injury. Third baseman Pablo Sandoval and right
fielder Nate Schierholtz are hobbled by bruised right feet. Outfielder Aaron
Rowand (strained left side) is limited. No. 5 starter Jonathan Sanchez is
nursing a sprained left ankle.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the
approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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