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Schwarber’s Injury Significant, But Not Career Threatening

After finding out that Kyle Schwarber has torn the lateral collateral ligament and the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee after a violent collision with Dexter Fowler, the over-whelming opinion is that he is out for the season. Even the Cubs’ own press release is declaring that.

Photo: National Library of Medicine
Photo: National Library of Medicine

Here’s the thing, though… modern medicine is a beautiful thing. First of all, the LCL tear, while a significant injury, is unlikely to lead to lead to long term issues. The surgery will be one of three options.