Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz could miss more time than initially expected after being administered a platent-rich plasma injection (PRP) to aid in healing the strained flexor muscle in his right elbow.
Buchholz was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 11 after exiting early from his start against the New York Yankees the night before with elbow soreness. He recently traveled to Pensecola, Florida to get a second opinion from orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the diagnosis of the Red Sox medical staff that the ulnar collateral ligament was intact and recommended the PRP injection.