Stephen Strasburg underwent the enhanced MRI known as an arthrogram earlier today. Now the rookie right-hander and the Nationals can do nothing but wait for the results to learn whether there is any damage to his forearm or elbow beyond the previously diagnosed flexor tendon strain.
The Nats may have results of the test, in which a dye was injected into Strasburg's forearm to help doctors better see any irregularities, later tonight. The club may not publicly announce the results, however, until tomorrow.The wait makes for some anxious moments for everyone with the organization.
"Anxious? Yeah, definitely," Jim Riggleman said during his pregame press conference. "I don't even venture to guess. The thing with Stephen is, he was my office yesterday saying: 'I could pitch tonight. I feel great.' But you never know. Jordan Zimmermann last year, he thought he could have pitched through the whole situation. It just wasn't to be. All I can do is wait for it like anybody else."
5 comments:
Way to calm our fears, Riggs--compare SS to a guy who missed a full 12 months and needed TJ surgery.
I'd say a J-Zimm comparison is the best worst-case scenario. John Patterson also had frequent forearm tightness issues.
Enough of comparing Jesus with Patty. Nobody ever has been Stasburged. A lot of people have been Pattersoned.
A confrence call is better than a press confrence.
ESPN is reporting surgery.
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