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Thanks, does anyone think he could drop to where the O's might be able to get him in the 3rd round and pay overslot. They have gone after injured pitchers before and elbow problems aren't like the rotator cuff injuries.

Well, keep in mind it appears to be a minor injury, so he should only miss a start (or two).

That said, if it's something catastrophic, I doubt he'll fall out of the 1st round. See Kyle Gibson last year.

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