The Associated Press report explains that thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition where the blood vessels or nerves get compressed between the collarbone and the top of the rib cage creating pain. The Injury might be why Hochevar’s ERA ballooned to 8.53 in July after he notched an outstanding 2,81 ERA through June 30.
Hochevar’s terrible July took what had been a good start where he claimed the “fireman” role and turned it into a disappointing 3.86 ERA for 2016.
The immediate take-away from the 32-year-old Hochevar’s injury is that it will kill any possibility that the KC Royals will deal him before the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline.