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"Shohei Ohtani had his six week re-evaluation
with Dr. Steve Yoon at the Kerlan Jobe Institute," the team said
in a release. "His ligament continues to show improved healing.
He has been medically cleared to begin a throwing progression.
We will update specifics regarding his progression and
rehabilitation schedule at a more appropriate time."
Ohtani, who pitches right-handed, went on the disabled list June
8 with a Grade 2 sprain of his right UCL. He returned to action
on July 3, but only as a designated hitter. At the time of
Ohtani's reactivation, general manager Billy Eppler said it
would still be three weeks before Ohtani would be re-evaluated
with regard to his ability to pitch.
At the time, Eppler would not say whether or not Ohtani would
pitch again this season, but he maintained the team's optimism
that Tommy John surgery -- which would likely sideline Ohtani
until 2020 -- would not be needed.
--Closer Brad Hand was traded from the San Diego Padres to the
Cleveland Indians.
The Indians also acquired submarining right-hander Adam Cimber,
who posted a 3.17 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 48 1/3 innings as a
rookie. The Padres received Cleveland's top prospect, Francisco
Mejia, in return.
Hand, 28, posted a 3.05 ERA and 24 saves over 44 1/3 innings
pitched in 41 appearances for the Padres this season. An
All-Star in 2017, Hand registered a career-low 2.16 ERA last
season while saving 21 games. He is under contract for the next
two seasons for a total of $13.5 million and has a team option
for 2021.
--The Chicago Cubs placed closer Brandon Morrow on the 10-day
disabled list prior to their game against the St. Louis
Cardinals.
The right-hander is dealing with biceps inflammation in his
throwing arm. Morrow, who turns 34 on July 26, has a career-best
22 saves in 35 appearances this season. He also has a stellar
1.47 ERA, which would be his best career mark in a single
season.
The Cubs have made a flurry of moves over the past few days by
activating right-hander Anthony Bass off the disabled list,
activating right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. from the paternity
list, reinstating outfielder Albert Almora Jr. from the family
emergency list and optioning infielder David Bote and
left-hander Rob Zastryzny to Triple-A Iowa.
--Field Level Media
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