PT TODAY: Vargas takes advantage of SD's rotation woes
May 3 2016
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| Padres | Robbie Erlin needs Tommy John surgery | |
| San Diego Padres SP Robbie Erlin (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to fix a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, according to manager Andy Green. Source: MLB.com | |
| BHQ take: Obviously, Erlin's season is effectively over. With Brandon Morrow looking like a shadow of his former self thus far through four minor league rehab starts (18 runs allowed, 12 Ks over 22 IP) and the Pads quickly running out of organizational rotation depth, Erlin’s projected IP go to Cesar Vargas. Vargas made his MLB debut from Erlin’s vacated rotation spot last week, and has... |
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