ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Lovullo: D-backs will know more on Bracho’s UCL injury in ’24 to 48′ hours

Mar 5, 2019, 6:33 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the s...

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Arizona Diamondbacks might be losing a reliever to a long-term injury before the start of the regular season.

An MRI on Monday revealed a partial UCL tear in the right arm of Silvino Bracho, reports The Athletic’s Zach Buchanan.

The D-backs sent his results to Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion and D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said on Tuesday the team hopes to know more “in hopefully the next 24 to 48 hours.”

“It appears there’s something more going on in there and we just want to get some more information and send it off to Dr. Andrews,” Lovullo said Tuesday.

If the D-backs don’t get good news, it’s possible Bracho will undergo Tommy John surgery.

That would sideline Bracho, who got hurt over the weekend, for the entire 2019 season.

Bracho, 26, had a 3.19 ERA in 31 innings with the D-backs last season and was competing for a spot in the bullpen this spring.

The fifth-year pro has a 10.13 ERA in three appearances in the spring.

“We’re still hoping for the absolute best news possible but if it doesn’t go that way…Silvino was still competing for a spot,” Lovullo said. “Nothing was going to be handed to him because of his situation.

“If it doesn’t have a great ending, there’s going to be some spots or another spot available.”

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen...

Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks agree to TV, cable and satellite channel contracts

The Arizona Diamondbacks will air on linear TV channels as well as streams under an MLB-produced broadcast partnership in 2024.

1 hour ago

Jordan Lawlar, D-backs...

Damon Allred

Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar to have thumb surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar will have surgery on his right thumb after tearing a ligament, GM Mike Hazen said on Wednesday.

17 hours ago

General shot of Chase Field...

Bailey Leasure

What’s new at Chase Field for the 2024 D-backs season?

The Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 season will see the team debut new food items, enhancements to the ballpark and giveaways.

22 hours ago

Bryce Jarvis #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the second inning in the game ag...

Vincent DeAngelis

Bryce Jarvis starting season in long reliever role for Diamondbacks

Twenty-six-year-old Bryce Jarvis will start the 2024 season in a long relief role for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

23 hours ago

Jordan Montgomery...

Alex Weiner

Reports: Diamondbacks, LHP Jordan Montgomery agree to terms on contract

The Diamondbacks and big-ticket free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery agreed to terms on a contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. 

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Zac Gallen says Diamondbacks are ready for opponents’ best daily

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen joined Burns & Gambo to talk about the excitement surrounding his second straight Opening Day start for the Snakes, and the overall excitement the team has for the coming season.

2 days ago

Lovullo: D-backs will know more on Bracho’s UCL injury in ’24 to 48′ hours