Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza has been sidelined due to a mild lat strain, but he’s been cleared by the
team to resume his throwing program, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN
Chicago.
#Cubs expect Garza to begin light throwing tomorrow, don't seem too concerned about Castro.
— Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney) February 28, 2013
While Garza’s lat injury was certainly a setback, there’s still a chance he’s able to get in enough spring training appearances andinnings to be on the Cubs’ active roster when camp breaks. He’s likely to begin
throwing off flat ground before he returns to a mound.
Garza has been solid for Chicago since coming over from the
Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2011 season. Last year he was limited to 18 starts
due to injury, but he maintained an ERA of 3.91 with a 3.00 strikeout-to-walk
ratio. The 29-year-old owns a career ERA of 3.84 over seven seasons in the
majors.
Garza is entering the final year of his current contract,
which pays him $10.25 million in 2013. Depending on his production and how the
Cubs do this season, he could quickly become one of the most-coveted on the
trade market this summer.
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Heres hoping for a full recovery...a return to his normal pitching standards ( or better) & a Cub extention contract
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