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Foltynewicz lands on DL with sore right elbow
- Updated: June 4, 2016
LOS ANGELES — When Mike Foltynewicz arrived at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon, the Braves assumed he would make Saturday night’s start against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. But a few hours later, they faced the reality that Foltynewicz will need a couple of weeks to rest his sore right elbow.
Bud Norris will make Saturday’s start in place of Foltynewicz, who has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. Fortunately, medical exams have shown no signs of structural damage. But the discomfort being caused by a bone spur was significant enough for Foltynewicz to understand it might be in his best interest to take what he hopes to be just a short break from pitching.
“It’s uneasy for me right now,” Foltynewicz said. “I don’t feel comfortable going out there and throwing seven innings and trying to throw 100 pitches. But this is my elbow. So I’m going to get some treatment and then get back on the right path and pitch.”
Foltynewicz underwent a MRI exam and CT scan in Atlanta on Thursday, and the …
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