MLB: Pitcher Ervin Santana drops out for weeks after finger operation

The Minnesota Twins will have to give up starting pitcher Ervin Santana for months. The right-handed and team-mate of the German Right Fielder Max Kepler underwent surgery on one finger of his throwing hand.

As the Twins announced, Santana will not be available for ten to twelve weeks. Santana complained of discomfort in his finger after increasing the intensity of his bullpen sessions before the start of next week’s jumping practice.

According to the twins in a statement, the injury is “a result of repeated stress of the pitching, not a particular event”.

Santana had this discomfort in the past, as the team continued to lead. He underwent an MRI at the end of last season, but an injection was considered to be the best option instead of surgery to alleviate the problems.

The 35-year-old completed 33 starts in 2017 and achieved a balance of 16-8 with a 3.28 ERA of 211 1/3 innings. He was voted All-Star for the second time in his career.

Santana is 149-124 with a total of 4.02 ERA in 13 seasons for the Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves and Twins.

This article was published without prior view by the Major League Baseball.