They carefully worded their assessment. They technically NEVER said his UCL wasn’t torn. They said it was “intact” which would be misleading but true if he had a partial tear. It’s not good. He’s probably the most important player on their team given the high upside but unreliable garbage they will have on the mound other than him. Sure maybe Stroman, Rodon, Nestor etc all work out but odds are that two will crap the bed. I hate seeing such a great pitcher injured.
Kyle Bradish of the O’s has had nothing but positive reports and he’s already throwing off a mound, but even so I don’t think they can realistically count on him. Cole’s reports seem far worse. The elbow stuff rarely works out otherwise. There are a few but…..McClanahan, Baz, Spings, Rasmussen, Painter, Dustin May, Mize, Alcantra, Dustin May again, looks like Urquidy today and about 37 guys I forgot.
It’s St. Patty’s day and the Yankees are borderline toast. ELL oh ELL