Colorado Rockies Pitcher Antonio Senzatela Suffers Season-Ending Injury
Senzatela's UCL Injury
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela suffered a season-ending injury in his pitching elbow, according to an announcement from the team on Wednesday. An MRI exam confirmed the injury as a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which will require Tommy John surgery.
Senzatela was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 6th, and he had not pitched since then. He had been dealing with discomfort in his elbow for several weeks, and the Rockies had been hoping to avoid surgery.
The news of Senzatela's injury is a major blow to the Rockies, who are in the midst of a disappointing season. The team is currently 44-65, and they are 20 games out of first place in the NL West.
Impact on Rockies Rotation
Senzatela's injury will have a major impact on the Rockies' rotation. He was the team's most consistent starter this season, and he was one of their few reliable pitchers. Without Senzatela, the Rockies will have to rely on a group of young and inexperienced pitchers to fill out their rotation.
Some of the pitchers who could be in line to replace Senzatela in the rotation include Ryan Feltner, Austin Gomber, and Kyle Freeland. However, none of these pitchers have the same level of experience or success as Senzatela.
Outlook for Senzatela
Senzatela is expected to miss the entire 2023 season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The surgery is typically successful, and most pitchers are able to return to their previous level of performance after 12-18 months of rehabilitation.
However, there is no guarantee that Senzatela will be able to return to his previous form. He will be 30 years old when he returns from surgery, and he will have to prove that he can still be an effective major league pitcher.
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