MLB In Brief: The Festival Of Unusual Injuries | Tommy John For Scott Effross

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The Festival of Unusual Injuries

Phil Maton can’t play in the playoffs because he hit his locker and hurt his hand.

Astros reliever Phil Maton broke his fifth metacarpal bone in his hand last Wednesday after punching a locker, the pitcher told reporters on Tuesday.

The injury eliminated him from the postseason as Houston faces Seattle in the ALDS.https://t.co/qrfDrnsI2X pic.twitter.com/rlu75DwiO0

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) October 11, 2022

Dave Robertson, he hurt himself while celebrating a circuit.

So far this Postseason we have
▪️Phil Maton broken finger from punching locker
▪️David Robertson hurt calf from celebrating homer
▪️Aroldis Chapman no-show after infected tattoo leads to missed time/ineffectiveness https://t.co/bTSgXhafdq

— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) October 11, 2022

Operation Tommy John for Scott Effross

Aroldis Chapman probably would have had his place in the lineup had he stayed in town.

With the Scott Effross injury, Aroldis Chapman likely would have made the ALDS roster. Instead, his Yankees career is almost certainly over.

—Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) October 11, 2022

The Mets don’t want to mix it up

GM Billy Eppler will continue with his plan.

Speaking of GMs, the Giants have found their man.

Freddie Freeman trust

The Dodgers player is not afraid of the Padres.

What contract for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2023?

He deserves about $15 million, which is great for a guy in his second year of officiating.

October 11, 2022