Cory Luebke is a wonderful starting pitcher when he’s healthy, but he’s not going to get back on a mound for a while, as he’s getting ligament replacement surgery done on his elbow.
Cory Luebke Undergoing Tommy John Surgery
This is a message from the very beginning of May:
Padres starter Cory Luebke had some discomfort in his elbow, but it wasn’t a big deal. He’d just miss a start, and the Padres weren’t going to bother with an expensive exam. Luebke would be back soon, no problem.
Read Article >Cory Luebke Thinking About Tommy John Surgery
Luebke was examined, and evidence pointed to ligament damage. Luebke was examined further, and:
Luebke owns a 110 career ERA+. Over 25 starts, he’s posted a 3.30 ERA, with 149 strikeouts and 39 unintentional walks. In March, he signed a four-year contract with the Padres worth $12 million, with 2016 and 2017 options. Luebke is not a lucky man, on account of his injury, but he is a lucky man, on account of his injury timing, relative to his contract timing.
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