Jarrod Parker Injury: Updates on Athletics Pitcher's Forearm and Return
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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker is scheduled to meet with
Dr. James Andrews on Monday after experiencing tightness in his forearm.
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser was the first to report:
Parker will see Dr. Andrews on Monday in Alabama. Griffin to see Dr.
Freedberg in Scottsdale tomorrow.
Comcast SportsNet California's Joe Stiglich also reports that Parker could
possibly miss the start of the regular season this spring as a result:
Griffin and Parker both could potentially miss start of season, Melvin says.
But doctor visits will tell more. #Athletics
Bob Melvin also noted that "certainly the start of the season is in jeopardy,
” according to San Francisco Chronicle reporter Susan Slusser.
It remains to be seen how severe Parker's injury is and whether it will
sideline him for an extended period of time. But for now, the A's will be
hoping for the best possible news when the 25-year-old meets with doctors
early next week.
Parker has gone 25-16 with a 3.73 ERA over the past two seasons with Oakland
and has made three postseason starts for the A's as well.
Through 9.1 innings pitched in spring training, Parker holds a 10.61 ERA and
a WHIP of 1.61 to go along with eight strikeouts.
Nonetheless, Parker's long-term prognosis will go a long way in determining
whether the A's repeat as American League West champions in 2014.