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Tropeano to have MRI on sore elbow
- Updated: July 19, 2016
ANAHEIM — Just as the Angels’ rotation looked like it was starting to take shape, it’s been dealt another blow.
Right-hander Nick Tropeano, whose 3.12 ERA entering Monday’s 9-5 Angels win over the Rangers was the best among anyone in the rotation, left with right elbow soreness after throwing just two innings. He will have imaging done Tuesday and be evaluated then, the club announced.
The right-hander said he initially felt some discomfort during warmups, but continued to pitch until his elbow stiffened in the second. He then alerted manager Mike Scioscia, who removed him from the game.
“Any time a pitcher obviously has some discomfort in the area of his elbow, you’re naturally going to be concerned,” Scioscia said. “We’re just going to hope and pray that it’s nothing significant.”
Tropeano compared the feeling in his elbow to what he normally feels the day after he pitches. He continued to …
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