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Red Sox Nation is holding its breath amid news that ace left-handed pitcher David Price will seek a second opinion on his throwing elbow.
According to Boston Globe beat writer Pete Abraham, Price got an MRI after dealing with arm soreness during this week at spring training. Abraham reports that the team did not agree with the findings of the MRI, which means Price will seek the opinions of Dr. James Andrews and Neal ElAttrache - the two foremost Tommy John specialists around the game.
From Abraham:
ESPN's Jim Bowden said that there is serious concern Price will indeed need Tommy John surgery:
Price, who is in the second year of his seven-year, $217 million contract, is among the best pitchers in the game and the foundation of the team's pitching rotation. There's no way to overstate how important he is to the Red Sox, who are World Series contenders this season.
David Price had an MRI. Forearm/elbow issue. Going to get an opinion from Dr. Andrews at the NFL combine.
- Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) March 2, 2017Price has had forearm issues before in spring training. Farrell described this time being of "greater intensity."
- Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) March 2, 2017That David Price is headed to the combine to see Drs. Andrews and ElAttrache certainly suggests this is not a routine issue.
- Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) March 2, 2017There is serious concern in Red Sox camp that Price could be a candidate for Tommy John surgery as they await a 2nd opinion by Dr Andrews
- Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) March 2, 2017