Giants closer Brian Wilson will miss the rest of this season with an elbow injury. He will likely need Tommy John surgery to repair damage to his elbow.
Brian Wilson Injury: Giants Closer Set For Tommy John Surgery
It’s going to be TJS for The Beard, though. Here’s Steve Kroner (via SFGate):
Read Article >Brian Wilson Injury: Giants Closer Out For Season
“The likelihood is, yeah the season’s over with,” said Wilson. “I’ll be getting a couple more opinions but we all know what structural damage is. The likelihood of me throwing again this year is minimal.”
Baggarly noted that Wilson was in good spirits Sunday morning, which was clear from the choice Wilson quotes Baggarly tweeted earlier, compiled below:
Read Article >Brian Wilson Injury: Bruce Bochy Comfortable With Closer-By-Committee
The question: If Wilson misses the rest of the season, how much does that hurt the Giants? The answer might surprise you.
For what it’s worth, Giants manager Bruce Bochy seems to remain comfortable with the bullpen he’s got. Here’s what he said, via The San Francisco Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins:
Read Article >Brian Wilson Injury: Giants Closer Facing Potential Elbow Surgery
April 11, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Rockies won 17-8. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE Giants manager Bruce Bochy was unable to put positive spin on Wilson’s condition.
For more on Wilson and the Giants, head over to the SB Nation blog McCovey Chronicles.
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