Indians relief pitcher Nick Hagadone left Wednesdays’ rehab assignment with Mahoning Valley with elbow discomfort, and the early word is that it’s not looking good.
Hagadone was on a rehab assignment for a lower back strain over the All-Star break. He was looked at by Dr. Mark Schickendantz. The team is seeking a second opinion just to make sure, but the outlook seems bleak.
“He threw a pitch and felt it. He was examined and it's not good,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “This is the same injury he had before. It looks like he did it again.