Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver will know the severity of his spine injury early next week.
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Weaver Meeting with Specialist
Saturday, March 12
Weaver will meet with a spine specialist Monday after being diagnosed with degenerative changes in his cervical spine, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Angels general manager Billy Eppler noted surgery is not an option, per DiGiovanna.
DiGiovanna noted Weaver will continue to throw, but he will not start for the Angels in their spring training game Monday.
Weaver had a lackluster 2015 campaign that was mired by back issues, and the team placed him on the 15-day disabled list May 30 because of those back problems.
Prior to going 7-12 with a 4.64 ERA last year, Weaver had been one of the best pitchers in baseball. In 2012, he went 20-5 while posting a 2.81 ERA.
If Weaver is out for a long period of time, it would be a major blow to an Angels team that needs better production on the mound. Garrett Richards was L.A.'s winningest pitcher last year at 15-12, followed by Hector Santiago at 9-9.
Although last year was one of the worst seasons of his career, a healthy Weaver would give the Angels a better chance to compete in the American League West next season.
Stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com.
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