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River Ave. Blues ยป Minor League Injury Updates: Banuelos, Campos, Burawa

Minor League Injury Updates: Banuelos, Campos, Burawa

July 21, 2012 by Mike 14 Comments

Joba could be activated before end of July
Yankees have some interest in Rick Ankiel

Via Josh Norris, pitching coordinator Nardi Contreras confirmed that LHP Manny Banuelos (elbow) has been throwing off a mound and recently had a 25-pitch fastball-changeup session. I suppose that means he’s yet to reintroduce the curveball, which makes sense since breaking balls tend to put more stress on the elbow. Contreras indicated that Banuelos is getting close to a return, though “close” is probably a relative term.

Meanwhile, RHP Jose Campos (elbow) is not expected to return this season. Contreras confirmed that there is no structural damage in his elbow. He’s currently on a throwing program but the minor league season ends in about six weeks and he’s unlikely to be ready in time for game action. Campos will instead head to Instructional League in the fall. RHP Dan Burawa (back) has not been cleared by doctors to resume baseball activities and won’t play at all this year. He was impressive in Spring Training and had a chance to sneak into the big league bullpen mix at some point this summer if he stayed healthy. For shame.

Joba could be activated before end of July
Yankees have some interest in Rick Ankiel

Filed Under: Asides, Injuries, Minors Tagged With: Dan Burawa, Manny Banuelos, Vicente Campos

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