Nathan out for season
After a throwing a short 10-minute session on Sunday morning, Joe Nathan has opted to have Tommy John surgery within the next two weeks. The surgery will put the Twins closer on the shelf for the 2010 season.
Nathan stated that he elbow tightened up on him after playing catch with pitching coach Rick Anderson. Nathan felt that his elbow was fine but it became harder to play catch as time wore on. He said it was an easy decision to make once he knew he wouldn’t be able to pitch without having surgery.
Recovery time after Tommy John surgery is usually 12 months. Nathan, though, is confident that he will be ready for the start of the 2011 season. The biggest disappointment for Nathan, however, is missing out on this year.
“Any time you are going to be out for a season — especially the timing of this with this ballclub, the new stadium, the excitement — it’s definitely tough, but right now I have to take care of myself and get myself ready for next year.” Nathan said.
It seems that the inevitable has happened and the Twins will have to find a suitable replacement for one of the best closers in the game. The Twins have 15 days until opening day to fill the role from within or look to the outside for possible trade candidates.
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