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Angels’ Skaggs hoping to make another start
- Updated: September 16, 2016
ANAHEIM — The Angels have some important decisions to make with left-hander Tyler Skaggs moving forward.
Skaggs, in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, is dealing with a mild flexor pronator strain in his left forearm, which forced him to miss his scheduled start Wednesday. An MRI on Wednesday showed no structural damage in his elbow, and Skaggs had a followup Thursday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed his Tommy John surgery in August 2014.
“He said it was good,” Skaggs said. “I’m hoping to play catch on Monday. Maybe make another start. We’ll see.”
The Angels just aren’t sure where or when Skaggs’ next start will be.
If Skaggs responds well to treatment, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said there’s a chance he pitches in a Major League game before the season ends Oct. 2. Another possibility is for Skaggs to pitch next month in the Instructional League.
“What I think is important for Tyler right now is to get over this little hiccup, finish the year …
