Pat Neshek : May 9th, 2008, 11:55 pm est
Source (CBSSports.com) | Player: Pat Neshek
The Twins placed setup man Pat Neshek on the 15-day disabled list Friday after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in the sidearmer's elbow. Neshek will not be allowed to throw for a minimum of three months, which means the injury has effectively ended his season. The ulnar collateral ligament is the same ligament that pitchers have repaired when they undergo Tommy John replacement surgery. For now, the 27-year-old Neshek will sit and wait while Minnesota's bullpen tries to pick up the slack.
