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May 12 (The Sports Xchange) - New York Mets closer Jeurys
Familia may miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery
to repair a blood clot in his pitching arm.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told reporters that the
right-handed Familia will miss several months after having the
surgery performed earlier Friday,
Familia is the second star pitcher for the Mets to be sidelined
for an extended period this season. Right-hander Noah
Syndergaard is on the 60-day disabled list and likely won't
return until around the All-Star break with a torn muscle behind
his right arm.
Familia was placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier on
Friday, with first baseman Lucas Duda activated from the DL in a
corresponding move.
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The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Ryan Braun on the 10-day
disabled due to a strained left calf.
The move was retroactive to Thursday.
Braun underwent an MRI exam on the calf on Thursday. He also has
been dealing with injuries to his throwing arm and upper back.
The 33-year-old Braun is batting .287 with seven home runs and
18 RBIs this season.
Infielder Eric Sogard was recalled from Triple-A Colorado
Springs to fill the roster opening. He has a .239 career batting
average in 435 games over six seasons (2010-15) with the Oakland
Athletics.
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The Oakland Athletics reinstated catcher Josh Phegley from the
seven-day concussion disabled list.
Phegley was removed from the game against the Minnesota Twins on
May 4 after taking a foul ball off his mask.
The 29-year-old Phegley has started nine games, all at catcher,
and is hitting .206 with one home run and three RBIs in 12 games
played this season. Five of his seven hits have gone for extra
bases (four doubles, one homer). (Editing by Andrew Both)
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