Jhoulys Chacin likely to be out longer than first expected for Rockies
WASHINGTON — The Rockies were hit with more bad news Wednesday, after an MRI revealed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin has a shoulder strain in two places and will likely will be out longer than first expected, the team said.
Chacin has a rotator cuff strain and also labral straying in his right pitching shoulder. He will get a second opinion and will meet with team doctor Thomas Noonan before deciding on a timeline for his rehab and return.
On Monday he was moved to the 15-day disabled list, and he returned to Denver because of shoulder inflammation. After a start at Milwaukee on Saturday, Chacin complained about something like deadness in his pitching arm.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin works against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)