Seattle Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez is back after a pectoral injury.
Franklin Gutierrez Activated Off Disabled List
But there were extenuating circumstances, as Gutierrez was diagnosed with and treated for irritable bowel syndrome. He spent the offseason regaining weight, and he was optimistic that he could get back to his 2009 or 2010 form.
Read Article >Franklin Gutierrez Injury: Torn Pectoral Muscle Means A Month Off
Well, there’s been another detour. Tuesday, Gutierrez suffered an injury while throwing and was immediately pulled from the field. Wednesday, we’ve got the diagnosis:
It’s the “at least” that’s a little scary. Gutierrez seems unlikely to resume any strenuous baseball activities for at least a month, which means he certainly won’t be ready for the Mariners’ Opening Day in Japan. Which isn’t to say he won’t be patrolling center field like Willie Mays by the middle of April. But you can’t help wondering ...
Read Article >Franklin Gutierrez Injury Causing Mariners ‘Considerable Concern’
Franklin Gutierrez, Mariners Awaiting MRI Results
Now, from Greg Johns, we have some more specifics:
I could speculate as to the nature of Gutierrez’s injury, but that would probably be unwise. Gutierrez re-joined the Mariners later in the day, and said:
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