Good News on Cook
Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook could pitch again before the end of the regular season.
Cook underwent an MRI on his right shoulder on Monday, and the results were negative. Club officials said the problem that forced Cook out of his Friday start was strictly a muscular issue.
The Rockies said it is possible that when they return from a three-game road trip to San Francisco this weekend that Cook will be able to start throwing. If he does, given he will have been out for only 10 days, it is possible he could even make a rehab appearance before the minor league seasons end in early September and then rejoin the Rockies rotation.
Josh Fogg will start in Cook’s place against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Wednesday. With the Rockies off next Monday, they could avoid using a fifth starter again until Sept. 5.
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This is similar to the Ted Lilly injury in Chicago.
Lilly strained his shoulder while pitching through knee pain. They DLed him, he had arthroscopic surgery on the knee and was still able to return in less than four weeks. He returned to his normal form quickly.
The key here is that the underlying injury (toe) is able to heal to the point where he’s comfortable and not risking further strain on the shoulder. I know there has been no public connection made between the toe and shoulder injuries, but I think we know better than that.
Yes, we surely do. Do not e-v-e-r underestimate the importance of toe or ankle injuries to a pitcher. Way to stay on top of it, Townie.
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