Tyler Wells goes on IL with right elbow inflammation. Update: Albert Suarez will start today's 1pm start.

[Spy Fox]

Wow. So the SP8 spot will indeed be tested, at least for a week or two. 

[ArtVanDelay]

3 minutes ago, dystopia said:

It will probably be Suarez unfortunately.

The K/BB ratio looks great but he’s been hit around.

[ArtVanDelay]

1 minute ago, dystopia said:

I know we're all conditioned to expect the worst with pitchers these days, but "done for the year" seems like an irrational thought to have for elbow inflammation. Until I see the letters "UCL" I'm not overly concerned. I'm not expecting Wells back soon though and Irvin is going to be in the rotation for the long haul, much to the chagrin of many on here.

Hopefully he gets it together; I think he will. 

I hope SG is wrong but I wouldn’t say it’s irrational.

[Billy F-Face3]

7 minutes ago, dystopia said:

It will probably be Suarez unfortunately.

History suggests Bruce Zimmerman fills in for a spot start or 2.

[eddie83]

3 minutes ago, Billy F-Face3 said:

History suggests Bruce Zimmerman fills in for a spot start or 2.

Have to think it will be him on this short of notice.

[Spy Fox]

9 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

I hope SG is wrong but I wouldn’t say it’s irrational.

Agree.

Next month will be five years since Wells' TJ surgery. 

[Sports Guy]

12 minutes ago, dystopia said:

I know we're all conditioned to expect the worst with pitchers these days, but "done for the year" seems like an irrational thought to have for elbow inflammation. Until I see the letters "UCL" I'm not overly concerned. I'm not expecting Wells back soon though and Irvin is going to be in the rotation for the long haul, much to the chagrin of many on here.

Hopefully he gets it together; I think he will. 

Thanks for the input.

[ArtVanDelay]

5 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Have to think it will be him on this short of notice.

I’d rather see Suarez.

Zimmerman pitched on the 11th and Suarez on the 12th.

Edited April 16 by ArtVanDelay

[Sports Guy]

11 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

I hope SG is wrong but I wouldn’t say it’s irrational.

And to be clear, I’m not saying nor am I predicting that he’s done for the year.

Just that it was an initial thought that crossed my mind. 

[wildcard]

9 minutes ago, Billy F-Face3 said:

History suggests Bruce Zimmerman fills in for a spot start or 2.

Looks right.  He did well vs the Yankees AAA team in his last start.

[Dunk35]

If Wells comes back, stick him in the pen. He's better there and he's fragile as it is. 
 

Cade Povich could definitely use some more seasoning but is our best option from within. ME may need to make a trade here soon...

[eddie83]

2 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

I’d rather see Suarez.

Zimmerman pitched on the 11th and Suarez on the 12th.

If they go with Suarez would have to be committed to giving him a shot until Means is back. I doubt they want to burn him for just one start. 
 

If they go that direction that’s fine. Just other things to think about.  

[HuskerFan]

It's not Povich. 

Edited April 16 by HuskerFan

[capyy]

I think it's means turn for norfolk tomorrow

[Moose Milligan]

Wells built like an ox, softer than wet toilet paper.