THE BIG HURT: Hurt file, April 4-9
Apr 8 2018
April 9, 2018
Eugenio Suárez (3B, CIN) – R thumb fracture (4/7/18)
Until there’s more information, it’s difficult to assess how much time he’ll miss. From the video, it looks like he was hit on the proximal phalange, which is the second bone from the tip of the thumb. That would be a positive, as it’s not as involved with the swing as is the base of the thumb. Figure a minimum of six weeks, possibly more if there’s displacement or multiple fractures.
2018 Impact: Potential for longer DL stay than projected
Est. Return: Mid/late May
Boog Powell (OF, OAK) – R knee sprain (4/6/18)
There’s no word as to the severity of the sprain, so we’ll update as needed. It certainly doesn’t appear to be a Grade 3, so the range is...
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