John Smoltz
- W-L 3-2
- ERA 2.00
- K 36
- Walks 8
- WHIP 1.11
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 220
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Born: May 15, 1967 - Warren, MI
- College: None
- Draft: None
Injury Note 15-day DL as of Apr 28, 2008 (Right shoulder inflammation)
News and Notes
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May 15
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves RP John Smoltz (shoulder) expects to begin a rehab assignment next week and could be back within 10 days. Smoltz, who turns 41 Thursday, May 15, will move back to relief pitching instead of the starting rotation when he comes off the DL. |
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May 15
RHP John Smoltz threw lightly off a mound Thursday for the first time since going on the disabled list with inflammation in his right biceps and rotator cuff. Manager Bobby Cox is hopeful Smoltz could be in the bullpen in a couple of weeks. |
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May 14
Smoltz (biceps and rotator cuff) threw on flat ground from a distance of 120 feet and could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as next week, the team's official web site. Recommendation: Smoltz will throw off a mound this weekend as a last step before a rehab assignment. He still plans to come back as a reliever with manager Bobby Cox saying he'll likely move into the closer role. |
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May 12
Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month. He threw 45 pitches from 60 feet at PNC Park on Monday. Advice: Smoltz expects to be evaluated by the Braves medical staff later this week to determine if he can resume throwing off a mound. He hopes to be ready to pitch again in two weeks. Until this weekend, Smoltz had not thrown since lasting only four innings against the Mets in a 6-3 loss on April 27. Smoltz was diagnosed with inflammation in his rotator cuff and a biceps tendon and told to rest while on the disabled list. |
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