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| From The Cincinnatian |
CINCINNATI - Just as the Reds were scurrying to complete deals before the trade deadline, Reds' all-star pitcher Edinson Volquez was leaving his simulated game early with pain in the muscles below his right elbow.
Volquez has been on the disabled list since June 2nd with tendinitis in the right elbow and has been on a strict rehab schedule trying to make it back on the field.
"It’s not good," he said. "I was fine in all my bullpens. But when I threw with more intensity to hitters today, I felt it. It's crazy. It's not as bad as it was."
Volquez will be examined by local orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Tim Kremchek to determine if he will need the ligament repairing, Tommy John surgery. If this is the case, Volquez will not be able to pitch again until this time next season, at least.
"Were back to the drawing board," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "I'm very concerned, but I also have full confidence in Dr. Kremchek. I also have full confidence in modern medicine. Years ago, these things could be career-ending."
Volquez went 17-6 last year with 3.21 ERA and was re-signed after last season to come in and be the ace of a struggling pitching staff. He will more than likely be done for the 2009 and will finish with a 4-2 record, 4.35 ERA and 47 strikeouts.
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