Milwaukee Brewers’ talented first baseman, Rowdy Tellez, underwent surgery on his left ring finger following an unfortunate accident during pregame warmups. As a result, Tellez will be out for an additional four weeks, disappointing fans and the team.
According to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, Tellez injured himself while shagging fly balls in the outfield on Saturday. His finger got stuck in the padding of the center field wall, resulting in a torn fingernail and a small fracture at the end of the finger. To repair the damage, Tellez had to undergo surgery, which involved inserting 17 stitches.
Describing the incident as a “freak accident,” Counsell emphasized that Tellez wasn’t sprinting or moving at high speed. It appeared to be an innocent action, but unfortunately, it will keep Tellez out of the game for at least four weeks.
Tellez was expected to make his comeback in a game against Philadelphia on Tuesday, but now his return has been delayed. His absence will be felt by the team, as Tellez has been a valuable player this season.
In the meantime, Tellez will not be able to participate in any baseball activities for the next two to three weeks. He has been on the injured list since July 5 due to right forearm inflammation.
With Tellez out, Owen Miller is expected to take on the majority of the playing time at first base. Miller will have big shoes to fill as he tries to maintain the team’s performance in Tellez’s absence.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first injury encountered by the Brewers. Just last month, infielder/designated hitter Darin Ruf injured his knee when he collided with the tarp roller during a game in Cincinnati. The team’s trainers are clearly not pleased with what has been happening at Great American Ball Park.
In another setback, the Brewers placed third baseman Brian Anderson on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain. This move is retroactive to Friday. To fill the gap, the team has called up infielder Jahmai Jones from Triple-A Nashville.
Given the circumstances, it seems unlikely that Anderson will be able to play in the upcoming Philadelphia series. Therefore, the decision to place him on the injured list was a logical one. Anderson has had a decent season so far, batting .229 with nine homers and 38 RBIs in 292 at-bats.
The Brewers will undoubtedly miss Tellez and Anderson during their recovery periods. Their injuries serve as a reminder of the physical challenges that athletes face on a daily basis. It is now up to the team to adjust and continue their push towards success on the field.
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