Jason Isringhausen figures to avoid the DL with his injured right knee, and he is now working on finding the proper brace to wear on the hill, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Izzy worked with a brace that he deemed too bulky, so on Monday he used a lighter version to protect the sprain. He still hopes to reclaim his closers role at some point.
Izzy returns to mound for Cardinals
Izzy will avoid the disabled list
Jason Isringhausen underwent an MRI on his ailing right knee on Friday and could be headed back to the DL, according to CardinalsBlog.Isringhausen himself commented he was told he has a strained ligament, a strained tendon and a strain of the knee capsule. We will keep you posted on his status.
Cards' Isringhausen out with knee injury
Izzy checked on by trainer during outing
Cards' Isringhausen charged with blown save
Jason Isringhausen ended up loading the bases before wiggling out of the jam on Sunday against the Red Sox, according to MLB.com. "I put myself in that pressure situation, but...I was able to make good pitches when I needed to. I walked a couple guys, but I got behind them, so I'm not going to give in to them."With Ryan Franklin far from dominating since taking over the closers role, it might just be a matter of time before Izzy is once again put into the closers role as today was a big step toward reclaiming the role.
Cardinals activate Isringhausen
Cardinals activate closer Isringhausen
Isringhausen could return Tuesday
Isringhausen to throw for Cardinals brass
Izzy pitches 1 2/3 scoreless innings
Izzy begins rehab assignment
Isringhausen will begin rehab assignment Mon.
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