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Peralta recalled as Guerra lands on DL
- Updated: August 8, 2016
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have placed starter Junior Guerra on the 15-day DL with right elbow inflammation in the midst of his impressive rookie campaign. Opening Day starter Wily Peralta has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs, manager Craig Counsell announced prior to Monday’s game against the Braves at Miller Park.
Guerra experienced inflammation in his throwing elbow the day after his most recent outing on Aug. 3 in San Diego. There is no timetable on the 31-year-old’s return, though the Brewers remain optimistic that his stint on the DL could go no more than the minimum 15 days required.
“Just precautionary as much as anything, and just give him time, really, to not rush it,” Counsell said. “I don’t have a timeframe. It could be two weeks. It’s still a possibility that it’s just a 15-day episode.”
This campaign has been a breakthrough season for the journeyman Guerra. Claimed off waivers from the White Sox during the offseason, he owns a 2.93 ERA and 3.64 FIP over 17 starts and 107 1/3 innings. Guerra’s ERA ranks first among National League rookies and his 2.2 WAR, according to Fangraphs, is tied for third among all rookie …
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