We already knew that Zumaya would be out for the season with an injury. Now he will have surgery by famed surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The rehab takes about 12 months for a full recovery. Zumaya signed a 1-year contract with Minnesota and unless they bring him back for a discount next season don’t expect …
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Joel Zumaya has torn ulnar collateral ligament
Zumaya had an MRI today that revealed he sustained a torn ulnar collateral ligament during his throwing session on Saturday. A torn UCL means he will need Tommy John Surgery and will miss this season. This is the worst possible news the Twins could have received. It looks like their gamble to sign Zumaya as their …
Zumaya’s throwing session ends early due to injury
Joel Zumaya faced live batters today for the first time this spring but his session ended early do to an apparent injury. He walked off the mound with head trainer Rick McWane after only 15 pitches. There is no official word on the injury but according to sources it appears to be elbow related. Zumaya …
Twins, Joel Zumaya agree to contract
The Twins and free agent relief pitcher Joel Zumaya have agreed to a one year contract pending a physical, according to MLB.com’s Jason Beck. The deal could be worth anywhere between $800K and $1.7M based on incentives. He had offers from other clubs but signed with the Twins because they were willing to offer a …
