The St. Louis Cardinals Shut Down Relief Pitcher Riley O’Brien After MRI Results Reveal Throwing Shoulder Injury
In a shocking turn of events, the St. Louis Cardinals have made the decision to shut down relief pitcher Riley O’Brien. This decision comes after the team received the results of an MRI on O’Brien’s throwing shoulder, revealing a concerning injury.
The Cardinals had high hopes for O’Brien, who was acquired in a trade earlier this season. However, it seems that his time on the mound will be cut short as the team prioritizes his health and recovery.
According to sources within the organization, O’Brien had been experiencing discomfort in his shoulder for several weeks. Despite attempts to manage the pain and continue pitching, it became clear that further evaluation was necessary.
The MRI results showed a significant strain in O’Brien’s throwing shoulder, leading the team to make the difficult decision to shut him down for the remainder of the season. This news comes as a blow to both O’Brien and the Cardinals, who were counting on his contributions to the bullpen.
While the exact timeline for O’Brien’s recovery is unknown at this time, the team is hopeful that he will be able to return to full strength for the next season. In the meantime, the Cardinals will have to rely on other pitchers to step up and fill the void left by O’Brien’s absence.
This injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional athletes endure and the importance of proper care and management. The Cardinals will continue to monitor O’Brien’s progress and provide updates as they become available.
Cardinals Shut Down Breakout Bullpen Pitcher Until Further Notice
The St. Louis Cardinals have hit a major roadblock in their pursuit of a postseason spot. As they prepare to face the Athletics on Monday, the team has announced that one of their key bullpen pitchers will be sidelined indefinitely.
After experiencing shoulder fatigue, Riley O’Brien underwent further tests on Monday. The results revealed that he will not be able to return to the mound until further notice, according to MLB.com’s John Denton.
“RHP Riley O’Brien underwent an MRI on his sore right shoulder this morning and is shut down for the time being until a course of action is set. This has been a breakout season for O’Brien, who has been counted on in high-leverage spots and in closing roles,” Denton reported on Monday.
This news comes as a major blow to the Cardinals, as O’Brien has been a reliable and crucial member of their bullpen this season. Despite battling injuries, the 30-year-old has appeared in 31 games and has an impressive record of 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. He has also struck out 35 batters and allowed only 17 walks in 37.1 innings.
It remains uncertain if O’Brien will be able to return to the mound for the Cardinals this season, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt as the team fights for a spot in the NL Wild Card. With only a month left in the regular season, the Cardinals will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to make a playoff push without one of their top bullpen pitchers.
