Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
February 27, 2006
Life of Brian

In addition to his torn labrum, Brian Lawrence also has a torn rotator cuff:

Washington Nationals right-hander Brian Lawrence had surgery Sunday to repair his torn right labrum, and during the surgery doctors also discovered that Lawrence had a torn rotator cuff, which also was repaired. The additional injury makes it more likely Lawrence will miss the entire season.

A team official described the tears as "extensive" but said the Nationals hoped Lawrence could begin throwing in 12 weeks and return to the active roster in four to eight months. He is expected to rejoin the team in Viera and begin physical therapy.

At least the doctors found it and fixed it at the same time, so he doesn't need additional surgery.


Posted by David Pinto at 09:14 AM | Injuries | TrackBack (0)
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So that'll probably affect his velocity right? This might really temper that searing 84mph 4 seamer of his.

Posted by: bmc at February 27, 2006 09:37 AM

That's real bad news for the Nats. At the least, Lawrence is a proven innings eater, and the Nats rotation was so undermanned last year they were starting relievers every 5 days.

Posted by: Mike A. at February 27, 2006 11:15 AM

Torn labra and torn rotator cuffs are bad news... this is really going to diminish his value.

Posted by: Adam Villani at February 27, 2006 11:38 AM

Diminish his value? He was traded for Vinny frickin Castilla!

Posted by: Ian at February 27, 2006 01:10 PM
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