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Twins’ May done for season with back injury
- Updated: September 13, 2016
DETROIT — Twins reliever Trevor May suffered a setback with his back injury Sunday in his return from the 15-day disabled list, was placed back on the DL Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season.
May, who missed 29 games with a lower back strain before being activated Friday, recorded one out against the Indians on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk.
“He warmed up well and had no issues, but when he came into the game, it was a matter of a few pitches before the symptoms returned,” Twins manager Paul Molitor said. “He tried to finish it the best he could. He told us when he came off the field he was back at square one.”
It’s the third time May has missed time with a back injury this season, as he also missed 23 games in June with back spasms. He saw a specialist at the Mayo Clinic before his return and thought he had found the root of his problem, but will seek another opinion and will see specialist Dr. Robert Watkins in California.
It ends a disappointing season for May, who posted a 5.27 ERA with 60 strikeouts, 17 walks and seven homers allowed in 42 2/3 innings.
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