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1998 season · DBL and HBL injuries

May 1998

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Sunday, May 31 1998

2 injuries
LF Jose L Cruz
Chicago Cubs
DBL

Oblique strain

Chicago Cubs : LF Jose L Cruz was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

SP John Smoltz
Orlando Devil Rays
DBL

Dead arm

Orlando Devil Rays : SP John Smoltz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Dead arm. He's expected to miss about 6 days.

Saturday, May 30 1998

2 injuries
RF Bernard Gilkey
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Bruised elbow

Cleveland Spiders : RF Bernard Gilkey was injured while getting beaned during batting practice. The Diagnosis: Bruised elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Mark Leiter
Philadelphia Phillies
DBL

Finger blister

Philadelphia Phillies : SP Mark Leiter was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Friday, May 29 1998

1 injury
RF Brian S Giles
St. Louis Cardinals
DBL

Bruised shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals : RF Brian S Giles was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Bruised shoulder. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Thursday, May 28 1998

5 injuries
1B Mark Grace
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Sprained knee

Arizona Diamondbacks : 1B Mark Grace was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Bob Sebra
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Cleveland Spiders : Bob Sebra has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 5 days.

SP Brian Barnes
Idaho Falls Chukars
HBL

Mild hamstring strain

Idaho Falls Chukars : SP Brian Barnes was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild hamstring strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Jorge Velandia
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Jacksonville Suns : Jorge Velandia has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3 weeks.

RP Mike Duvall
Nashville Sounds
HBL

Shoulder inflammation

Nashville Sounds : RP Mike Duvall was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 6-7 months.

Wednesday, May 27 1998

3 injuries
CF Lenny Dykstra
Orlando Devil Rays
DBL

Torn quadriceps

Orlando Devil Rays : CF Lenny Dykstra was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Torn quadriceps. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.

2B Felipe Crespo
Hartford Whalers
HBL

Shoulder tendinitis

Hartford Whalers : 2B Felipe Crespo was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Shoulder tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3-4 weeks.

RP Don August
Spokane River Rats
HBL

Sprained ankle

Spokane River Rats : RP Don August was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

Tuesday, May 26 1998

4 injuries
RF Bernie Williams
Cincinnati Reds
DBL

Torn abdominal muscle

Cincinnati Reds : RF Bernie Williams was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Torn abdominal muscle. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

3B Bill R Mueller
Colorado Rockies
DBL

Shoulder inflammation

Colorado Rockies : 3B Bill R Mueller was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

RP Todd Jones
New York Mets
DBL

Bronchitis

New York Mets : RP Todd Jones was injured . The Diagnosis: Bronchitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

RP Mike J Grace
San Antonio Missions
HBL

Shoulder tendinitis

San Antonio Missions : RP Mike J Grace was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.

Monday, May 25 1998

2 injuries
LF Jeromy Burnitz
San Diego Padres
DBL

Partially torn labrum

San Diego Padres : LF Jeromy Burnitz was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Partially torn labrum. He's expected to miss about 3 months.

RP Gary Haught
Portland Stag
HBL

Shoulder inflammation

Portland Stag : RP Gary Haught was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

Sunday, May 24 1998

4 injuries
RP Marvin Freeman
Florida Marlins
DBL

Herniated disc (back)

Florida Marlins : RP Marvin Freeman was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

SP Alan Benes
Orlando Devil Rays
DBL

Oblique strain

Orlando Devil Rays : SP Alan Benes was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.

LF Ricky Ledee
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Plantar fascitis

Asheville Moonshiners : LF Ricky Ledee was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Plantar fascitis. He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

LF Eric Owens
Portland Stag
HBL

Strained oblique

Portland Stag : LF Eric Owens was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Strained oblique. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

Saturday, May 23 1998

4 injuries
SS Scott Fletcher
Boston Red Sox
DBL

Sore back

Boston Red Sox : SS Scott Fletcher was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

RF Raul Mondesi
Montreal Expos
DBL

Oblique strain

Montreal Expos : RF Raul Mondesi was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

LF Joe Vitiello
Milwaukee Otters
HBL

Concussion

Milwaukee Otters : LF Joe Vitiello was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Concussion. He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

1B John Kruk
Savannah Swamp Foxes
HBL

Sprained knee

Savannah Swamp Foxes : 1B John Kruk was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. He's expected to miss about 7 weeks.

Friday, May 22 1998

1 injury
SS Rey Sanchez
Milwaukee Creams
DBL

Intercostal strain

Milwaukee Creams : SS Rey Sanchez was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Intercostal strain. He's expected to miss about 2 days.

Thursday, May 21 1998

4 injuries
SP Bob Sebra
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Sore elbow

Cleveland Spiders : SP Bob Sebra was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Jose Rosado
Las Vegas Angels
DBL

Elbow inflammation

Las Vegas Angels : SP Jose Rosado was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 3 months.

RP Ricky Bottalico
Montreal Expos
DBL

Flu

Montreal Expos : RP Ricky Bottalico was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

RP Rusty Meacham
St. Louis Cardinals
DBL

Partially torn labrum

St. Louis Cardinals : RP Rusty Meacham was injured . The Diagnosis: Partially torn labrum. This injury keeps him out of action for 7 weeks.

Wednesday, May 20 1998

5 injuries
2B Fernando Vina
Cincinnati Reds
DBL

Back tightness

Cincinnati Reds : 2B Fernando Vina was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

2B Tomas Perez
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Sore elbow

Cleveland Spiders : 2B Tomas Perez was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Orlando Hernandez
Las Vegas Angels
DBL

Sore elbow

Las Vegas Angels : SP Orlando Hernandez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Bill Pulsipher
Los Angeles Dodgers
DBL

Wrist soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers : SP Bill Pulsipher was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Wrist soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

LF Billy McMillon
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Viral infection

Asheville Moonshiners : LF Billy McMillon was injured . The Diagnosis: Viral infection. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Tuesday, May 19 1998

5 injuries
RP Greg Mathews
Cincinnati Reds
DBL

Back tightness

Cincinnati Reds : RP Greg Mathews was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Javier Vazquez
Washington Senators
DBL

Strained abdominal muscle

Washington Senators : SP Javier Vazquez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained abdominal muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

2B Kevin Jordan
Bluff City Beasties
HBL

Sprained wrist

Bluff City Beasties : 2B Kevin Jordan was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sprained wrist. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

RP Todd Erdos
Brooklyn Cyclones
HBL

Sore back

Brooklyn Cyclones : RP Todd Erdos was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

SP Tim Belcher
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Strained forearm

Jacksonville Suns : SP Tim Belcher was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained forearm. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

Monday, May 18 1998

3 injuries
SP Jimmy Key
Bluff City Beasties
HBL

Sore elbow

Bluff City Beasties : SP Jimmy Key was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.

SS Jorge Velandia
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Intercostal strain

Jacksonville Suns : SS Jorge Velandia was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Intercostal strain. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.

SP Paul Wagner
New Orleans Brass
HBL

Mild shoulder strain

New Orleans Brass : SP Paul Wagner was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Sunday, May 17 1998

3 injuries
LF Garret Anderson
Milwaukee Creams
DBL

Knee contusion

Milwaukee Creams : LF Garret Anderson was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Knee contusion. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

LF David Justice
Oakland Athletics
DBL

Elbow contusion

Oakland Athletics : LF David Justice was injured . The Diagnosis: Elbow contusion. This injury keeps him out of action for one week.

SP Kevin Millwood
Washington Senators
DBL

Herniated disc (back)

Washington Senators : SP Kevin Millwood was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

Saturday, May 16 1998

3 injuries
RF Tony Gwynn
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Hamstring soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks : RF Tony Gwynn was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Hamstring soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

RP Heathcliff Slocumb
Baltimore Orioles
DBL

Sprained ankle

Baltimore Orioles : RP Heathcliff Slocumb was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SP Jose DeLeon
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Pulled abdominal muscle

Jacksonville Suns : SP Jose DeLeon was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Pulled abdominal muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Friday, May 15 1998

6 injuries
1B Jason Giambi
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Bruised ankle

Charlotte Knights : 1B Jason Giambi was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

CF Darin Erstad
Minnesota Twins
DBL

Fractured hand

Minnesota Twins : CF Darin Erstad was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Fractured hand. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.

C Matt Nokes
Toronto Blue Jays
DBL

Flu-like symptoms

Toronto Blue Jays : C Matt Nokes was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu-like symptoms. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

C Kevin L Brown
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Foot contusion

Asheville Moonshiners : C Kevin L Brown was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Foot contusion. He's expected to miss about one week.

RF Joey Cora
Buffalo Bisons
HBL

Strained rib cage muscle

Buffalo Bisons : RF Joey Cora was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

RP Rodney Myers
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
HBL

Tired arm

Colorado Springs Sky Sox : RP Rodney Myers was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Tired arm. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Thursday, May 14 1998

2 injuries
CF Johnny Damon
Montreal Expos
DBL

Back tightness

Montreal Expos : CF Johnny Damon was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

RP Manuel Barrios
Idaho Falls Chukars
HBL

Torn UCL

Idaho Falls Chukars : RP Manuel Barrios was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn UCL. He's expected to miss about 9-10 months.

Wednesday, May 13 1998

4 injuries
SP Derek Lowe
Cincinnati Reds
DBL

Elbow inflammation

Cincinnati Reds : SP Derek Lowe was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 3 months.

SP Chris Carpenter
Philadelphia Phillies
DBL

Strained back

Philadelphia Phillies : SP Chris Carpenter was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained back. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.

SP Manny Aybar
Brooklyn Cyclones
HBL

Strained forearm

Brooklyn Cyclones : SP Manny Aybar was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained forearm. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

3B Shane Andrews
Salt Lake City Buzz
HBL

Sore elbow

Salt Lake City Buzz : 3B Shane Andrews was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.

Tuesday, May 12 1998

4 injuries
SP Pat Rapp
Baltimore Orioles
DBL

Oblique strain

Baltimore Orioles : SP Pat Rapp was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 6 days.

RP Teddy Higuera
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Mild oblique strain

Charlotte Knights : RP Teddy Higuera was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild oblique strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

SP Carlton Loewer
Rochester Red Wings
HBL

Elbow inflammation

Rochester Red Wings : SP Carlton Loewer was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about 2 months.

2B Lou Merloni
Rochester Red Wings
HBL

Strained rib cage muscle

Rochester Red Wings : 2B Lou Merloni was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

Monday, May 11 1998

3 injuries
CF Jose R Herrera
Detroit Tigers
DBL

Strained posterior cruciate ligament

Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 8 weeks.

RP Gil Heredia
San Antonio Missions
HBL

Finger blister

San Antonio Missions : RP Gil Heredia was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

SS Chad Fonville
Tacoma Rainiers
HBL

Bruised thumb

Tacoma Rainiers : SS Chad Fonville was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised thumb. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Sunday, May 10 1998

4 injuries
SP Jamie Moyer
Oakland Athletics
DBL

Back tightness

Oakland Athletics : SP Jamie Moyer was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

SS Orlando Cabrera
Philadelphia Phillies
DBL

Torn labrum (Shoulder)

Philadelphia Phillies : SS Orlando Cabrera was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Torn labrum (Shoulder). He's expected to miss about 3 months.

LF Ray Lankford
Philadelphia Phillies
DBL

Torn back muscle

Philadelphia Phillies : LF Ray Lankford was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Torn back muscle. He's expected to miss about 4-5 months.

RP Jay Witasick
Omaha Storm Chasers
HBL

Cold

Omaha Storm Chasers : RP Jay Witasick was injured . The Diagnosis: Cold. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Saturday, May 9 1998

3 injuries
CF Jose R Herrera
Detroit Tigers
DBL

Sprained knee

Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

RP Rob Murphy
Milwaukee Creams
DBL

Rotator cuff strain

Milwaukee Creams : RP Rob Murphy was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Rotator cuff strain. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.

SP Juan Guzman
Minnesota Twins
DBL

Mild shoulder strain

Minnesota Twins : SP Juan Guzman was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

Friday, May 8 1998

2 injuries
SS Gary Disarcina
San Antonio Missions
HBL

Bruised wrist

San Antonio Missions : SS Gary Disarcina was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised wrist. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

RP Braden Looper
San Antonio Missions
HBL

Back tightness

San Antonio Missions : RP Braden Looper was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Thursday, May 7 1998

3 injuries
2B Pat Listach
Los Angeles Dodgers
DBL

Sprained ankle

Los Angeles Dodgers : 2B Pat Listach was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

SP Brian Meadows
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Shoulder inflammation

Asheville Moonshiners : SP Brian Meadows was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 7-8 months.

RP Felix Heredia
Buffalo Bisons
HBL

Elbow inflammation

Buffalo Bisons : RP Felix Heredia was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow inflammation. He's expected to miss about one week.

Wednesday, May 6 1998

7 injuries
2B Chuck Knoblauch
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Mild shoulder strain

Charlotte Knights : 2B Chuck Knoblauch was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

SS Nomar Garciaparra
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Bruised toe

Charlotte Knights : SS Nomar Garciaparra was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised toe. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

SP Al Leiter
Orlando Devil Rays
DBL

Torn meniscus (knee)

Orlando Devil Rays : SP Al Leiter was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn meniscus (knee). He's expected to miss about 4 months.

SP Livan Hernandez
Washington Senators
DBL

Mild hamstring strain

Washington Senators : SP Livan Hernandez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild hamstring strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

RP Sean Maloney
Ocean City Blue Crabs
HBL

Back tightness

Ocean City Blue Crabs : RP Sean Maloney was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

2B Dave Berg
Omaha Storm Chasers
HBL

Wrist soreness

Omaha Storm Chasers : 2B Dave Berg was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Wrist soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

RP Cliff Young
Tacoma Rainiers
HBL

Food poisoning

Tacoma Rainiers : RP Cliff Young was injured . The Diagnosis: Food poisoning. This injury keeps him out of action for 3 days.

Tuesday, May 5 1998

3 injuries
RP Brett Gideon
Colorado Rockies
DBL

Back stiffness

Colorado Rockies : RP Brett Gideon was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back stiffness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

SP John H. Doherty
Buffalo Bisons
HBL

Mild hamstring strain

Buffalo Bisons : SP John H. Doherty was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild hamstring strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

CF Devon White
Spokane River Rats
HBL

Sore back

Spokane River Rats : CF Devon White was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Monday, May 4 1998

3 injuries
RP Mike Cook
San Diego Padres
DBL

Dead arm

San Diego Padres : RP Mike Cook was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Dead arm. He's expected to miss about 4 days.

SP Melido Perez
Toronto Blue Jays
DBL

Herniated disc (back)

Toronto Blue Jays : SP Melido Perez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about one week.

Sunday, May 3 1998

3 injuries
3B Fernando Tatis
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Earache

Arizona Diamondbacks : 3B Fernando Tatis was injured . The Diagnosis: Earache. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

DH Moises Alou
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Sprained knee

Arizona Diamondbacks : DH Moises Alou was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.

SP Carl Pavano
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Rotator cuff strain

Asheville Moonshiners : SP Carl Pavano was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Rotator cuff strain. He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

Saturday, May 2 1998

2 injuries
SP Dwight Gooden
Baltimore Orioles
DBL

Sprained elbow

Baltimore Orioles : SP Dwight Gooden was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sprained elbow. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

SP Jeff C D'Amico
Oakland Athletics
DBL

Shoulder inflammation

Oakland Athletics : SP Jeff C D'Amico was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

Friday, May 1 1998

1 injury
CF J D Drew
Baltimore Orioles
DBL

Post-concussion syndrome

Baltimore Orioles : CF J D Drew was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Post-concussion syndrome. He's expected to miss about 4 months.