188 replies to this topic

[RichardZ]

I laid it out already. So dependant on velo and and just enough control. Losing a few ticks in either category would be big. Not to mention we know he just had a 2nd procedure

[RichardZ]

Ok, but there are plenty of pitchers who had TJ and lost neither. I feel like it's at least 50/50 that he comes back 100%.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Relies on massive velocity and a nasty splitter.

Marginal control.

Two surgeries. 

Not unreasonable to put his chances at returning to his previous form less than 50-50.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Any chance we see him in September?

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Can't see anyway he could be back. He relies almost totally on his power. Don't see how he could build his arm strength up by then and without that power he's not even close to being the same guy. He is not any kind of finesse pitcher.

[Mackus]

I'd say no. He didn't have the surgery til early October. 11 month recovery is faster than any I recall hearing recently.

[dude]

Any chance we see him in September?

 

No and no-one should push for that.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Most optimistic outcome is he has a clean bill of health and is ready to go spring ‘25. Expecting anything sooner than that seems like wishful thinking.

[85Knight]

Any chance we see him in September?

I seriously doubt that. Let's hope Kimbrel keeps doing what he's doing.