Article: Jake Peavy could be headed to DL

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy could be headed for the disabled list due to soreness in his pitching elbow.

The San Diego Padres' ace, who felt discomfort in his right elbow the last three or four starts, had an MRI exam on Monday. Manager Bud Black said he and general manager Kevin Towers planned to meet with Peavy and the medical staff shortly before Monday night's game against St. Louis.

"In this case, I'd say more than likely Jake could be missing more than one start," Black said. "I'll be much better equipped to answer these questions after the game."

Peavy had been scheduled to start Monday night but was scratched on Sunday.

...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!