Spring Headlines: Madison Bumgarner to miss two spring starts
San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is expected to miss two spring training starts while recovering from two minor ailments, the team announced on Sunday.
The most recent injury occurred when Bumgarner felt a slight tweak near the middle of his ribcage during a batting practice session earlier this week. Bumgarner underwent an MRI and no oblique damage was discovered, which is excellent news considering how unpredictable oblique recoveries can be.
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Bumgarner has also been dealing with a foot issue that developed over the offseason and continued bothering him early in spring training. He was diagnosed with a neuroma, which is a thickening of nerve tissue due to stress and strain. Bumgarner has been feeling better after receiving treatment and should continue improving with rest.
The Giants have already announced Bumgarner as their opening day starter. That could be in question now with his preparation pushed back a couple weeks, but Bumgarner’s workhorse mentality will have him geared toward making that start on April 4 in Milwaukee.
OTHER SPRING HEADLINES
Maddon weighs in: Cubs manager Joe Maddon shared his thoughts on Goose Gossage’s recent comments, and they’re definitely worth reading. [Washington Post]
Shaky start: New Rays shortstop Brad Miller is attempting to overcome throwing issues that have plagued him in spring training. [Tampa Bay Times]
Trade interest: At least six teams have expressed interest in trading for Mets outfielder Alejandro De Aza. [@AdamRubinESPN]
Season preview: Can the Mariners contend with an overhauled roster? [The Stew]
Ouch: Brian McCann left Sunday’s game after fouling a ball off his knee. [@JackCurryYES]
Shut down: Mariners reliever Charlie Furbash was shut down after experiencing pain while playing catch. He’ll attempt to play catch again later this week. [@RyanDivish]
Return: Some good news for the Dodgers as Justin Turner will make his spring training debut Monday coming off knee surgery. [@billplunkettocr]
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