Zack Wheeler’s Comeback Looms as Brent Rooker’s Injury Raises New Questions for MLB Teams
Joe Boyle (elbow)
Ryan Pepiot (hip)
Boyle was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 10, with a right elbow strain. He’ll be shut down from throwing for the next week. While manager Kevin Cash reported Saturday that the MRI came back negative, emphasizing that they caught the injury early, elbow issues are always concerning. He had pitched well in his first two starts before giving up five runs in a loss to the Cubs last Wednesday, but his spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy with Ryan Pepiot working his way back from right hip inflammation. Pepiot threw a bullpen session on Sunday and could be headed for a rehab assignment soon. A couple of rehab starts could put him in line for a return by the end of the month.



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