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Bowditch begins long road back
Seven over par to open a tournament is not the start any professional golfer wants. But for Steven Bowditch, his 79 on Thursday at Royal Pines is a positive step in the right direction as he resumes his competitive playing career after back surgery.
Rangers' Pitching Prospect Ricky Vanasco To Undergo Tommy John Surgery on Monday
Texas Rangers RHP Ricky Vanasco will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday in Arlington. Team physician Dr. Keith Meister will perform the procedure.
Yarbrough, Zunino to IL; Roe out for season
The Rays’ recent string of injuries continued Saturday as the team placed left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (left groin tightness) and catcher Mike Zunino (left oblique strain) on the 10-day injured list. Tampa Bay also moved reliever Chaz Roe to the 45-day injured list, ending his season.
Padres' Yates likely to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Yates, 33, got a second opinion Monday in Dallas from Dr. Keith Meister. The procedure requires a recovery time of at least six weeks, which would sideline the right-hander until just after the regular season - slated to end Sept. 27.
Why These Athletes Went Ahead With Their Elective Surgeries
While scores of Americans have had to postpone elective surgeries, sometimes for serious conditions, at least eight professional athletes have gone ahead with procedures including elbow and knee ligament reconstruction and groin surgery.
Jonathan Lucroy returning to form, Red Sox consider using three catchers
Jonathan Lucroy of the Boston Red Sox gets guis gear on during spring training at JetBlue Park Complex on February 20, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Titanium-reinforced Jonathan Lucroy seeks to rebuild his value
Dr. Jesse Even is one of the best doctors in the country at what he does. He has been doing this for five or six years, this surgery . . . He has never had an issue with any of those guys coming back saying they had a problem. We’re playing the odds here that it’s going to be good. It’s going to work out, and it’s going to help me get even better. I’m very grateful for that.
Boston Red Sox Reportedly Closing in on Deal With Catcher Jonathan Lucroy
The Boston Red Sox are no-doubt believers in Christian Vazquez's 2019 breakout season, but they're doing their due diligence in shoring up the position after losing Sandy Leon this offseason.
Cole Hamels arrives at Braves camp, slowly building toward return
Dr. Meister is one of the best in the business,” Hamels said. “We developed a really good relationship with him when I was in Texas. I’ve remained in contract with him and trained down there in the offseason at times. You want to be able to go to someone who’s seen you at your best, knows you pretty well, so he can give you the best advice and information that you need to get back to where you want to be.
Local Surgeons are Avoiding Opioids After Surgery
Drs. Shane Seroyer and Jesse Even are surgeons at Trinity Park Surgery Center who have made same-day joint reconstruction and spine surgeries a possibility while limiting opioid exposure. In fact, 99% of Seroyer’s total knee and hip replacement patients (496 of the last 500 patients) have been opioid-free in the immediate postoperative setting due to a non-opioid anesthetic.