Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter was put on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a partial tear in a muscle at the back of his left shoulder. This injury comes at a crucial time for the team as they push for a spot in the playoffs.
Suter expects to recover in about six weeks but is hopeful to return sooner, drawing optimism from his previous fast recovery from a similar injury. He expressed initial disappointment upon hearing the news but appreciated the support from teammates.
Throughout this season, the 34-year-old left-hander has maintained a 3.68 ERA over 51 1/3 innings, making him a reliable option in the bullpen according to manager David Bell.
The Reds are currently three games behind in the race for the final NL wild-card spot.
Losing Suter to injury is a setback for the team, acknowledged Bell, who highlighted Suter’s crucial role.
Suter first felt discomfort in his lat muscle area during warm-ups before a recent game against Washington. Despite attempting to continue pitching, he was eventually pulled from the game after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his Teres major muscle.
Reflecting on the situation, Suter acknowledged the potential severity of pitching through the injury and expressed gratitude for the decision to remove him from the game when they did.
