CC Sabathia Is The Latest Addition To The Injured List
Despite all the players who are on the injured list the guys that wear the pinstripes are leading the American League East.
Unfortunately though CC Sabathia who is playing his final season in the Major Leagues is the latest player to land on the injured list.
After struggling to complete the fifth inning in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Sabathia decided that it was time to address the issue. The veteran left-hander said he would return to New York for treatment on Friday, a day after he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
"It's just something I need to take care of," Sabathia said. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
Sabathia recorded his 249th career victory in the contest, permitting five runs (four earned) and six hits over five innings. He is 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA in eight starts.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
"It was hurting pretty bad tonight, but I was able to get through it and kind of keep the team in the game," Sabathia said. "These guys have been playing some great defense and scoring some runs. It was good to get a win." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
The 38-year-old has been dealing with a degenerative knee condition that he expects will require replacement surgery after his career ends. For now, Sabathia said that he expects a combination of rest, a cortisone injection and a lubricant known as Synvisc should permit him to return to the mound. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
"He always deals with something with the knee," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "He’s got some inflammation in there, so it's something we’ll have to talk about." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
Sabathia has had arthroscopic surgery on the knee several times, including a cleanup last October that -- combined with a December procedure to insert a stent in an artery leading to his heart -- delayed Sabathia's availability for Opening Day.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain
This is Sabathia's fifth stint on the injured list for right knee inflammation, having landed there in May 2014, August '15, August '17 and August '18. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cc-sabathia-to-injured-list-with-right-knee-pain