Upton out with shoulder strain
B.J. Upton left Thursday's game in obvious pain, grabbing his left shoulder after taking a swing in the top of the fifth inning, but the Rays say it is only a left shoulder strain, and consider him day-to-day.
Upton had a similar incident in August 2006, and missed only three games. He said then that he had previous problems in the minors but typically only missed a few days. There was talk of having Upton undergo surgery after the 2006 season, but that did not happen.
Thursday, Upton, who began the day fifth in the AL with 21 RBIs, was quickly hustled off the field and into the clubhouse with his arm tightly at his side and replaced by Nathan Haynes.
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Get well soon!
Posted by: Terry | May 01, 2008 at 03:57 PM
I have recurring shoulder trouble in my non dominant arm, and it can be very very painful.
Hopefully he'll be fine.
Posted by: Dave | May 01, 2008 at 04:03 PM
It looked similar to what happened to Hanley Ramirez last season. Let's hope that he's only sidelined for a day or so.
Joe
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Posted by: Joe DiMaio | May 01, 2008 at 04:30 PM
He should have gotten the surgery or he'll continue to have this from now on. Or he needs to change his swing and highly doubt he'll do that, so.....
Posted by: Ray | May 01, 2008 at 04:55 PM
i think that he does it on purpose so he doesnt have to play.
Posted by: jose | May 01, 2008 at 06:55 PM
BJ Upton is a dynamite player. I hope this is a minor injury and he has a long and prosperous career. I love watching him hit.
Posted by: Chip | May 01, 2008 at 08:44 PM
jose,
i think you post comments like that "so you don't have to think."
Posted by: jeff | May 02, 2008 at 03:27 PM