JESSE LITSCH RUMORS & GOSSIP

AL East Match-ups: Toronto v. Tampa Bay

Noted in passing that Jesse Litsch is on the shelf for at least six weeks after a fluke setback to his recent course of treatment. the nerd in me notes that if the jays needed to manage his return in the most roster friendly way while they waited for a potential major league opening, it wouldn't take much to juggle it so that they don't have to have him in Vegas long enough...
Via The Southpaw  |  March 05, 2012
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Blue Jays P Litsch to miss 6 weeks

Toronto Blue Jays righthander Jesse Litsch will be sidelined for six weeks following surgery for an infection in his right shoulder. The injection resulted from an injection given to Litsch by Dr. James Andrews to calm inflammation in his throwing shoulder. He will not be allowed to do any baseball-related activity or conditioning for two weeks. Litsch, who will turn 27 next week...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  March 04, 2012
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Jesse Litsch Suffers A Setback Requiring Emergency Surgery

As Thom Tsasng reported a few days ago, the Toronto Blue Jays had to shut down Jesse Litsch due to a shoulder injury. The hope was that it would be something minor, and that after some rest Litsch would be back to normal. However, it seems that the Jays right hander was not so lucky. It appears as if the treatment which was supposed to limit the inflammation has led to an infection...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 04, 2012
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Bad News Piles Up For Blue Jays’ Jesse Litsch

Jesse Litsch was told earlier this week that he’d have to rest for at least seven days after being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation by Dr. James Andrews. As a unintended result of that visit, it now looks at though that rest will be last much longer. Call it a case of Murphy’s Law or what you will, but according to John Lott of the National Post, the Toronto Blue...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 04, 2012
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Jesse Litsch Out At Least A Week With Shoulder Injury

Another day, and these physical issues just keep on mounting for the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of their first scheduled intrasquad game. Weren’t everyone supposed to be in the best shape of their careers? This time, it’s righty Jesse Litsch who’s gets the unlucky call. As reported by Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com today, the 26-year old has been shut down by the team...
Via Rant Sports  |  February 28, 2012
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Litsch shut down with shoulder inflammation

Right-hander Jesse Litsch has been shut down for at least the next seven days because of inflammation in his right shoulder.
Via mlb.com  |  February 28, 2012
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Jays avoid arbitration with McGowan, Litsch

The Toronto Blue Jays avoided arbitration with pitchers Dustin McGowan and Jesse Litsch on Monday, signing both to one- year contracts.
Via Miami Herald  |  December 12, 2011
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McGowan, Litsch avoid arbitration with Toronto

The Blue Jays avoided arbitration with right-handers Jesse Litsch and Dustin McGowan on Monday night by signing both pitchers to one-year contracts.
Via mlb.com  |  December 12, 2011
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