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Stress fracture in foot likely ends Eflin’s ’16
- Updated: August 13, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Zach Eflin’s first Major League season could be over.
In addition to the patellar tendinopathy in both his knees that put him on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, an MRI on Friday revealed Eflin also has a stress fracture in his right foot.
“I would say it’s unlikely he’ll be back this year,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said. “I can’t commit to that 100 percent, but it doesn’t seem likely that he’ll be back.”
Eflin has dealt with knee issues for years, but the pain in his foot was a more recent occurrence. Eflin said the foot began to bother him a couple weeks ago and asked for it to be examined when he was getting an MRI on his knees.
In both cases, Eflin and the Phillies are waiting for more detailed results and will likely seek a second opinion.
With no knowledge of his current situation, it would be difficult to diagnose Eflin with any sort of injury. He strolled into the clubhouse with a smile on his face and a skip in his step. His foot is no game of …
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