BREAKING: Brett Anderson Out 3-5 Months
- Updated: March 3, 2016
According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brett Anderson will miss three to five months due to back surgery.
Brett Anderson having surgery to repair bulging disc today. Out 3 to 5 months according to #Dodgers mgr Dave Roberts
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 3, 2016
Plunkett also reported further details on the surgery.
Brett Anderson surgery will be arthroscopic. To be performed by Dr. Chris Yeung in Phoenix today. #Dodgers
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 3, 2016
Ken Gurnick of the Los Angeles Times reported that Anderson dealt with back issues in 2014.
LHP Brett Anderson uncertain for Friday start; tweaked lower back throwing live BP Tuesday, went for tests today. Had 2014 back surgery.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 2, 2016
Anderson signed a one-year 15.9 million dollar qualifying offer this offseason with the club after having one of his best seasons as a pro last year.
Anderson pitched a career high 180 innings posting a 10-9 record with a 3.69 ERA. Los Angeles will have to look at other options for their starting rotation.
As more information surfaces on Anderson and his injury we will keep you up to date.
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