SAN FRANCISCO — There remains precious little information regarding the status of prized left-handed prospect A.J. Puk, but the dreaded “second opinion” reared its head Tuesday as the A’s and Giants prepared to play the last game of the Bay Bridge Series.
Puk, according to @Jonheyman at FanRagsports.com, is dealing with an elbow problem that has the organization concerned.
there's concern about the ligament in top a's prospect aj puk's pitching elbow. nothing determined yet, but he's seeing doctors. https://t.co/q9LMWk70UM
Any elbow problems in a young pitcher immediately elicit fear of damage which could result in season-ending Tommy John ligament replacement surgery.