Former Cubs Reliever Scott Effross Will Reportedly Need Tommy John Surgery

[ad_1] Wow. Within moments of each other, two relievers who were traded by the Cubs at the deadline to playoff teams have been left off their teams’ postseason roster due to injuries. First it was David Robertson and his calf injury celebrating a Bryce Harper homer, and now it’s Scott Effross with a much more … Read more

Scott Effross To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

[ad_1] Yankees right-hander Scott Effross will require Tommy John surgery, reports Jack Curry of the YES Network. The news is an ill-timed blow to the Yankees, who are just about to begin the ALDS and will be without a key piece of their bullpen. Effross, 28, made his MLB debut last year, throwing 14 2/3 … Read more

Yankees’ Scott Effross needs Tommy John surgery, out for playoffs

[ad_1] The Yankees bullpen will be even more shorthanded than expected for the ALDS — and next season. Reliever Scott Effross, one of general manager Brian Cashman’s trade-deadline acquisitions this summer, was left off the ALDS roster on Tuesday because he needs Tommy John surgery, The Post confirmed. YES Network’s Jack Curry first reported the … Read more

49ers’ Jimmy Ward broke hand vs. Panthers, still could play after surgery

[ad_1] On the first play of the 49ers’ 37-15 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, Jimmie Ward broke his hand and will have surgery on Tuesday. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared on Monday that the veteran safety was in disbelief that the injury actually happened, which is why Ward stayed … Read more

Seahawks’ Rashaad Penny suffers fractured tibia in Week 5 vs. Saints, likely to require surgery, per report

[ad_1] USATSI Rashaad Penny finished 2021 strong and started strong in 2022, but the oft-injured Seahawks running back won’t be playing again for a long time. Carted off in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Saints, Penny suffered a “serious” ankle injury, coach Pete Carroll told reporters afterwards. But the fear now is … Read more

Eagles open Andre Dillard’s practice window after arm surgery

[ad_1] The Eagles have opened Andre Dillard’s practice window, which means he’s getting close to returning to the field after undergoing arm surgery. Dillard, the Eagles’ 1st-round pick in 2019, suffered a non-displaced fracture in his arm at practice on Sept. 1 and underwent surgery on Sept. 6. He was placed on Injured Reserve that … Read more

Minnesota Vikings rookie Lewis Cine set for surgery on fractured leg

[ad_1] Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Lewis Cine will undergo surgery in London to repair a fractured left leg suffered during Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, coach Kevin O’Connell said. Cine will remain in the United Kingdom until doctors determine it is safe for him to fly back to Minnesota. O’Connell choked back tears … Read more

Chicago Bulls optimistic after Lonzo Ball’s knee surgery ‘went well’ but uncertain when he will return

[ad_1] 5:10 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls expressed optimism on Thursday following guard Lonzo Ball’s latest surgery to address the lingering discomfort in his left knee, but his timeline to return to the court remains uncertain. Bulls coach Billy Donovan met with director of athletic performance Chip Schaefer, who was in … Read more

Michael Pierce Has Season-Ending Surgery, Placed on Injured Reserve

[ad_1] Head Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday it would be Pierce’s decision whether to have surgery or not, after he weighed the pros and cons. “He’s making a decision now whether he wants to get it repaired, which would put him out for the season, or play with it and get the surgery after the … Read more

Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce to have season-ending surgery

[ad_1] OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Nose tackle Michael Pierce is undergoing arm surgery Thursday, becoming the fourth Baltimore Ravens player to suffer a season-ending injury in the first three weeks of the season. A source confirmed that Pierce made the decision to have surgery Wednesday night. Pierce tore his left biceps in the Ravens’ 37-26 … Read more