The Indians reliever is seeking a second opinion, but "serious injury" and "elbow" are never good things to hear for a pitcher.
Cleveland Indians reliever Nick Hagadone could be out longer than expected with today's revelation that he may have suffered a "serious injury" in his elbow during a rehab start Wednesday night. Pitching for the Class A Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Hagadone was pulled after only one out due to elbow pain.
Manager Terry Francona revealed the news to the media during team workouts in Cincinnati, where the Tribe are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds for their first series coming back from the All-Star break.