CSN Bay Area · Mar 6, 2020
A.J. Puk has no structural damage in shoulder; return still uncertain
A's Mike Fiers looks to mentor A.J. Puk and Jesús Luzardo this seasonA's top prospect A.J. Puk was shut down on Tuesday after being diagnosed with a mild shoulder strain. An MRI revealed no structural damage.
Manager Bob Melvin offered an additional update on Thursday, saying once again there is nothing "structurally wrong." Melvin said the team will have Puk participate in a few days of strengthening before he plays catch.
"I'm not sure what day we have targeted for him to start throwing again," he told reporters.
Puk met with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday, which was dubbed a prescheduled visit.