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- Updated: August 10, 2016
ST. LOUIS — Whether Michael Wacha, who was placed on the disabled list with a right shoulder injury on Tuesday, returns to throw another meaningful pitch for the Cardinals likely won’t be known for a few weeks. But as the 25-year-old begins rehabbing an injury that can now be defined as recurring, he’ll do so with as much focus on the long term as the immediate.
Wacha missed 2 1/2 months of the 2014 season due to a stress reaction in his right shoulder, and now that injury is back. The righty had endured soreness after his last several starts but felt especially compromised during Monday’s five-inning outing. Manager Mike Matheny noticed a dip in velocity and uncomfortable mechanics, and Wacha confirmed that he wasn’t feeling right.
An MRI taken on Tuesday morning then confirmed damage to his scapula.
“I just have to try and find different ways to prevent it and keep it from coming back up,” said Wacha, who has a 7-7 record and a 4.45 ERA. “I’m keeping it positive. Take a little break from throwing and hopefully …
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