Angels’ Richards has stem-cell injection in elbow

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LOS ANGELES — Angels pitcher Garrett Richards had a stem-cell injection in his right elbow on Monday.

Manager Mike Scioscia says there’s no timetable for his return. The right-hander went on the 15-day DL on May 6, leaving the injury-riddled team without their best starting pitcher.

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Richards decided on the injection as a way to avoid surgery for the …

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