JJ PUTZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Putz has strain, doesn't need elbow surgery

Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz has a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament and will be shut down for two weeks but will not require surgery on his elbow. "I think we dodged a bullet," Putz said Thursday. "It's not great, but it could have been a lot worse." Putz left in the ninth inning of a game against the Dodgers on Tuesday after facing one batter....
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Sources: Putz opts for rehab rather than surgery

Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz, placed on the disabled list Wednesday, will attempt to rehabilitate his injured right elbow rather than undergo surgery, according to major league sources. Putz is suffering from a sprained ligament, a strained flexor pronator and an irritated nerve, one source said. There is no timetable yet for his return. We know hes not going to be back anytime...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
12 days ago  |  Discuss

Diamondbacks J.J Putz will not need elbow surgery

Arizona reliever J.J. Putz has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament, a strained flexor pronator and nerve irritation in his right elbow. All of Putz’s ailments can be addressed though rehab meaning that the pitcher will not need major surgery on his right elbow. Putz will attempt to work his way back before the end of the 2013 season. Heath Bell has assumed the closers role...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Source: Putz opts for rehab on elbow

Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz, placed on the disabled list Wednesday, will attempt to rehabilitate his injured right elbow rather than undergo surgery, according to major-league sources. Putz is suffering from a sprained ligament, strained flexor pronator and an irritated nerve, one source said. There is no timetable yet for his return. "We know he's not going to be back...
Via Fox Sports
13 days ago  |  Discuss

Arizona Diamondbacks' Closer J.J. Putz to DL

Follow @mlbinjurynews Looking for fantasy baseball advice? After four pitches to Nick Punto Arizona Diamondbacks’ closer J.J. Putz was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an apparent injury. Putz was replaced by Heath Bell who got the save in place of Putz. As Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports, #Dbacks JJ Putz had flown...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Arizona Diamondbacks Disable J.J. Putz, Recall Will Harris

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list due to a strain of his right elbow. Taking his place on the active roster is Will Harris whom the club recalled from their Triple-A Reno minor league affiliate. Expect Putz to miss more than the standard two-plus weeks. For the interim look for Heath Bell to take over the closers role...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz exits with elbow stiffness

Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz was forced to exit last night's appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers after experiencing stiffness in his throwing elbow, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Putz will visit with a doctor today and could undergo an MRI to further examine the elbow. Any elbow-related issues are bad news, and Putz thought he should say something...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

D-backs' bullpen faces the lost of closer Putz

LOS ANGELES -- The Diamondbacks ran into another obstacle Tuesday, when they discovered that even when they convert a save situation, the news can be distressing. Heath Bell got the final three outs after Paul Goldschmidts big home run in the Diamondbacks 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, but the D-backs appear to have lost closer J.J. Putz in the process,...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
14 days ago  |  Discuss

Putz still closer, but workload will be watched

SAN DIEGO -- J.J. Putz remains the Diamondbacks closer, but he may not be the only reliever placed in save situations in the near future. The D-backs saw Putzs fastball velocity drop from 95 mph to 89 mph when he was used three times in four days recently, and manager Kirk Gibson said he will try to do a better job of managing Putzs workload. Putz either warmed up for or appeared...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
18 days ago  |  Discuss

Putz returns to form, closes out D-backs' win

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks bullpen had five failed save conversions on the recent road trip, but all was right with the relief corps Thursday night at Chase Field. Closer J.J. Putz was more like his old self. His pet split-finger pitch was diving again, and the results were what the Diamondbacks have come to expect. Putz struck out Carlos Gonzalez with splitters on his final two...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
26 days ago  |  Discuss
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