Prized Prospect Reyes Reportedly Has Torn UCL

[brandonwarne52]

According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, Alex Reyes has a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and will go for a second opinion.

Reyes previously dealt with a strain in his elbow back in 2013 and received a platelet-rich plasma injection at that time, so the big question is the extent of any new damage. Bowden hears that Tommy John surgery is "likely," but the fact is that the promising young right-hander is looking at a significant absence no matter what. Michael Wacha is now the favorite to open the year as the fifth starter for St. Louis.

Yeesh. Probably the brightest pitching prospect in the game facing the potential of missing the entire season.

[brandonwarne52]

Damn.

[potatohead103]

ESPN is reporting it is confirmed and he will miss the entire season.

[kyle]

Well, I'd hate to be the guy that gives up on a season before it's even started, but Damn. This makes it a lot tougher. Especially with the cubs being stacked. I'd actually like to see a firesale of sorts if we're not competing around June

[brandonwarne52]

Feb 16, 2017 16:42:50 GMT -6 kyle said:

Well, I'd hate to be the guy that gives up on a season before it's even started, but Damn. This makes it a lot tougher. Especially with the cubs being stacked. I'd actually like to see a firesale of sorts if we're not competing around June

BPro had the Cards pegged for 76 wins *before* this injury.

I think they'll find a way to at least be .500, but man this hurts

[kyle]

76 wins is ludacris. Even without Reyes. Grichuk and Wong will surely have bounce back seasons, Piscotty and Diaz have no reason to stop producing, and they have a better all around outfield. The only things that really worry me are Rosenthal's elbow and Wacha's shoulder. I think if the redbirds play to their full potential, they could win 90 games. Although, Molina and Wainwright are aging, they're still quality players. 

[brandonwarne52]

[kyle]

Feb 17, 2017 13:09:56 GMT -6 brandonwarne52 said:

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Damn ludicrous autocorrect. MOVE BITCH