Tyler Skaggs Has No Structural Damage In Elbow

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Updated: September 15, 2016

According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Tyler Skaggs has no structural damage in his elbow.

Tyler Skaggs MRI showed no structural damage. Graft from UCL looked “great,” Eppler said. #Angels

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) September 14, 2016

Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reported further information.

The Angels are saying Tyler Skaggs’ ulnar collateral ligament is fine. Will follow up with an exact diagnosis shortly.

— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 14, 2016

Fletcher reported further information.

Tyler Skaggs said he was never worried anything was wrong with his elbow, although it had been bothering him before Tuesday.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) September 15, 2016

With the news Skaggs will have to sit out about a week and could pitch later this season. Skaggs is a former first round pick of the Angels in the 2009 MLB Draft.

Skaggs as pitched in nine games this season posting a 4.13 ERA. He posted a 3-3 record before dealing numerous injuries.

As more information surfaces on Skaggs and his injury we will keep you up to date.

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