Sunday, June 30, 2013

Dodgers' Josh Beckett needs season-ending neck surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery in about 1 ½ weeks to relieve pressure on a nerve in his neck.
The announcement was made by the club on Saturday following a consultation Beckett had with team physician Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Greg Pearl of Dallas, who will perform the surgery there.
"I know he had some tingling again yesterday after throwing," manager Don Mattingly said. "He didn't throw very long. I know there was a little bit of a setback there."
Beckett, 33, is 0-5 with a 5.19 ERA in eight starts and hasn't pitched since May 13. The three-time All-Star joined the Dodgers last August in a blockbuster nine-player trade along with first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, left fielder Carl Crawford and utilityman Nick Punto.
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Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto went on the 15-day disabled list -- this third DL stint this season -- because of issues with a lat muscle.
Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto went on the 15-day disabled list -- this third DL stint this season -- because of issues with a lat muscle.  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
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  • Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto went on the 15-day disabled list -- this third DL stint this season -- because of issues with a lat muscle.
  • Melky Cabrera was placed on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left knee on June 28.
  • New York Mets left fielder Lucas Duda went on the 15-day DL with a strained muscle between his ribs.
  • Atlanta Braves catcher/outfielder Evan Gattis was placed on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain.
  • Yankees' Mark Teixeira is returning to the disabled list with inflammation in his oft-injured right wrist. The Yankees expect Teixeira to return shortly after his 15-day DL stint early July, but he might also have season-ending surgery.
  • Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis has a herniated disc in his back that will require surgery. He will be out 10-12 weeks and could be out for the season.
  • Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila was hit by a pitch on the left forearm on June 17 and suffered "a deep contusion." The club placed him on the 15-day DL.
  • Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. He is expected to miss two starts.
  • SS Troy Tulowitzki was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 13 and could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib.
  • The White Sox placed Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list on June 6 with a fracture of the left fourth anterior rib.
  • Yankees left fielder Curtis Granderson, 15-day disabled list. Broken knuckle on his left pinky finger, return time unknown.
  • SP Ryan Vogelsong, Giants. Status: 15-day DL. Broken right hand. Out until late July.
  • SP David Price, Rays. Status: 15-day DL, left triceps strain. Due to return in June.
  • SP J.A. Happ, Blue Jays. Status: 60-day DL. Contusion behind ear. Return date unknown.
  • SP Roy Halladay, Phillies: 60-day DL. Inflammation in throwing shoulder.
  • SP Matt Harrison, Rangers. Status: 60-day DL. Lower back injury.
  • 2B Brian Roberts, Orioles. Status: 15-day DL. Strained right hamstring. Due back by late June.
  • RP Ryan Madson, Angels. Status: 15-day DL. Tommy John surgery.
  • SS Derek Jeter, Yankees. Status: 15-day DL. Broken ankle. Due back after the All-Star break.
  • SP Gavin Floyd, White Sox: 60-day DL. Tommy John surgery, out for season.
  • OF Adam Eaton, Diamondbacks: Status: 15-day DL. Elbow strain.
  • SP Neftali Feliz, Rangers. Status: 60-day DL. Tommy John surgery. Due back in July-August.
  • RP Jonny Venters, Braves. Tommy John surgery. Out for season.
  • 3B Alex Rodriguez, Yankees. Status: 60-day DL. Right hip surgery. Due back possibly in August.
  • RP Jason Motte, Cardinals. Status: Out for season. Tommy John surgery.
  • OF Ryan Ludwick, Reds. Status: 15-day DL. Right shoulder. Out indefinitely.
  • SP Chad Billingsley, Dodgers.Status: Out for season. Tommy John surgery.
  • SP Johan Santana, Mets. Status: Out for season. Tommy John surgery.
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