According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson , Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores has been "shut down" from baseball related drills until February, presumably when pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Flores is recovering from labrum and elbow surgeries following a 2009 season that saw him get just 106 plate appearances before being shut down with what was originally diagnosed as a fracture in his shoulder, then a torn labrum after he attempted a painful comeback in Triple-A.
Whether or not Flores has already been performing baseball related activities (i.e.,hitting and throwing) is undetermined in the article, but Flores' quotes in the piece seem to indicate that he is building up strength but the team is being cautious in his return.
"I'm doing great," Flores said. "After surge ...
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Washington Nationals’ Jesus Flores Shut Down Until February
Posted: 14th December 2009 by Dave Nichols in MLBComments Off on Washington Nationals’ Jesus Flores Shut Down Until February