Article: Twins Shut Down Glen Perkins

[Seth Stohs]

On Friday night, the Twins announced that All-Star closer Glen Perkins will not pitch again during the 2014 season due to a left forearm strain and nerve irritation. He will also not pitch during MLB's tour in Japan.According to FSN's Tyler Mason, Twins Doctor John Steubs said that Perkins' ulnar collateral ligament "looks perfect." He also noted that the forearm strain will be managed with exercise and therapy.

 

Earlier this week, Parker Hageman asked What was going on with Glen. Specifically, he wrote about his declining fastball velocity.

 

Perkins has experienced this forearm issue before but not to this degree. The most important thing is that the UCL is intact. That is actually good news.

 

He is expected to be ready for spring training.

 

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[jctwins]

Well, that pretty much ends the season for this team. 

[mhanson93]

Just schedule the Tommy John surgery already.

[Otwins]

Great news - Would have been worse if they did not find anything

[Otto von Ballpark]

Great news - Would have been worse if they did not find anything

Did they find anything they wouldn't find in many other active pitchers?  Just curious.

[kydoty]

We know the drill. Six months of rest and rehabilitation, which helps set up the Tommy John surgery in March.

[Bark's Lounge]

Maneuvering through the crowd of cynics and masochists - I am pleased that Perkins' injury is not too serious and shutting him down the rest of the season is the wise choice. His problem seems very fixable.

Edited September 20, 2014 by Bark's Lounge

[LaBombo]

'bout time.

[Gernzy]

Right move to do. I hope he has a healthy offseason.

[Halsey Hall]

At least it won't be him blowing games in the 9th.

[bird]

We know the drill. Six months of rest and rehabilitation, which helps set up the Tommy John surgery in March.

Yeah, I know, and it just irks me to no end that the Twins never ask for an opinion from those of us who know the drill.