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1998 season · DBL and HBL injuries

July 1998

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Friday, July 31 1998

5 injuries
RF Steve Finley
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Torn thumb ligament

Arizona Diamondbacks : RF Steve Finley was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Torn thumb ligament. He's expected to miss about 2-3 weeks.

SP Pedro Martinez
Montreal Expos
DBL

Torn UCL

Montreal Expos : SP Pedro Martinez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn UCL. He's expected to miss about 11-12 months.

RP Frank Wills
Orlando Devil Rays
DBL

Rotator cuff tendinitis

Orlando Devil Rays : RP Frank Wills was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Rotator cuff tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.

SP Livan Hernandez
Washington Senators
DBL

Sore back

Washington Senators : SP Livan Hernandez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

SS Giomar Guevara
Ocean City Blue Crabs
HBL

Thumb contusion

Ocean City Blue Crabs : SS Giomar Guevara was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Thumb contusion. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Thursday, July 30 1998

1 injury
SP Matt Young
Milwaukee Creams
DBL

Mild oblique strain

Milwaukee Creams : SP Matt Young was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild oblique strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Wednesday, July 29 1998

4 injuries
Juan Guzman
Minnesota Twins
DBL

Minnesota Twins : Juan Guzman has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 1-2 weeks.

SS Rey Ordonez
Minnesota Twins
DBL

Knee tendinitis

Minnesota Twins : SS Rey Ordonez was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

3B Mark DeRosa
Hartford Whalers
HBL

Knee tendinitis

Hartford Whalers : 3B Mark DeRosa was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

2B Justin Baughman
Portland Stag
HBL

Sore elbow

Portland Stag : 2B Justin Baughman was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

Tuesday, July 28 1998

2 injuries
CF Oddibe McDowell
Boston Red Sox
DBL

Sprained ankle

Boston Red Sox : CF Oddibe McDowell was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.

CF Adrian Brown
Milwaukee Otters
HBL

Mild abdominal strain

Milwaukee Otters : CF Adrian Brown was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Mild abdominal strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Monday, July 27 1998

3 injuries
CF Deion Sanders
Buffalo Bisons
HBL

Knee tendinitis

Buffalo Bisons : CF Deion Sanders was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.

1B Scott Stahoviak
Portland Stag
HBL

Bruised wrist

Portland Stag : 1B Scott Stahoviak was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised wrist. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

RP Bob Howry
Salt Lake City Buzz
HBL

Mild calf strain

Salt Lake City Buzz : RP Bob Howry was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild calf strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Sunday, July 26 1998

2 injuries
SP Felipe Lira
Detroit Tigers
DBL

Oblique strain

Detroit Tigers : SP Felipe Lira was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 5 days.

LF Chad Curtis
Florida Marlins
DBL

Sore hamstring

Florida Marlins : LF Chad Curtis was injured while wind-surfing. The Diagnosis: Sore hamstring. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Saturday, July 25 1998

3 injuries
2B Pat Listach
Los Angeles Dodgers
DBL

Latissimus dorsi (back) strain

Los Angeles Dodgers : 2B Pat Listach was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Latissimus dorsi (back) strain. He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

RF Sammy Sosa
New York Mets
DBL

Broken kneecap

New York Mets : RF Sammy Sosa was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Broken kneecap. He's expected to miss about 6 months.

SS Jorge Velandia
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Hamstring soreness

Jacksonville Suns : SS Jorge Velandia was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Hamstring soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Friday, July 24 1998

3 injuries
SP Masaki Saito
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Forearm soreness

Cleveland Spiders : SP Masaki Saito was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Forearm soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

CF Mark Kotsay
Florida Marlins
DBL

Forearm stiffness

Florida Marlins : CF Mark Kotsay was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Forearm stiffness. He's expected to miss about 5 days.

1B Jason Wood
Omaha Storm Chasers
HBL

Blurred vision

Omaha Storm Chasers : 1B Jason Wood was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Blurred vision. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

Thursday, July 23 1998

1 injury
C Darren Daulton
Idaho Falls Chukars
HBL

Back tightness

Idaho Falls Chukars : C Darren Daulton was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Wednesday, July 22 1998

3 injuries
SS Craig Counsell
Florida Marlins
DBL

Sore elbow

Florida Marlins : SS Craig Counsell was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

RP Pat Hentgen
Montreal Expos
DBL

Sore ankle

Montreal Expos : RP Pat Hentgen was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

CF Lou Collier
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
HBL

Sinus infection

Colorado Springs Sky Sox : CF Lou Collier was injured . The Diagnosis: Sinus infection. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Tuesday, July 21 1998

4 injuries
RF Bernie Williams
Cincinnati Reds
DBL

Fractured hand

Cincinnati Reds : RF Bernie Williams was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Fractured hand. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.

SP Masaki Saito
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Strained back

Cleveland Spiders : SP Masaki Saito was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

SP Bill Wegman
Columbus Clippers
HBL

Back tightness

Columbus Clippers : SP Bill Wegman was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

RP Jonathan Johnson
Portland Stag
HBL

Mild hamstring strain

Portland Stag : RP Jonathan Johnson was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild hamstring strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Monday, July 20 1998

3 injuries
RP Chad Bradford
Washington Senators
DBL

Flu

Washington Senators : RP Chad Bradford was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

RP Troy Percival
Washington Senators
DBL

Sore back

Washington Senators : RP Troy Percival was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

3B Craig F Wilson
Hartford Whalers
HBL

Hamstring soreness

Hartford Whalers : 3B Craig F Wilson was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Hamstring soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Sunday, July 19 1998

3 injuries
RP Steve Shirley
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Dead arm

Charlotte Knights : RP Steve Shirley was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Dead arm. He's expected to miss about 6 days.

1B Fernando Seguignol
Naperville Lazy Fisherman
HBL

Bruised thigh

Naperville Lazy Fisherman : 1B Fernando Seguignol was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised thigh. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

RP Carlos Reyes
Tacoma Rainiers
HBL

Sore back

Tacoma Rainiers : RP Carlos Reyes was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Saturday, July 18 1998

1 injury
SP Trey Moore
Cleveland Spiders
DBL

Partially torn labrum

Cleveland Spiders : SP Trey Moore was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Partially torn labrum. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.

Friday, July 17 1998

3 injuries
SP Kerry Wood
Detroit Tigers
DBL

Mild oblique strain

Detroit Tigers : SP Kerry Wood was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild oblique strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

2B Quilvio Veras
Kansas City Royals
DBL

Bone bruise (wrist)

Kansas City Royals : 2B Quilvio Veras was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bone bruise (wrist). He's expected to miss about 2 weeks.

CF Koji Goto
Savannah Swamp Foxes
HBL

Knee soreness

Savannah Swamp Foxes : CF Koji Goto was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Knee soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Thursday, July 16 1998

2 injuries
Mark Guthrie
Jacksonville Suns
HBL

Jacksonville Suns : Mark Guthrie has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 4 weeks.

RP Matt Whisenant
Spokane River Rats
HBL

Tired arm

Spokane River Rats : RP Matt Whisenant was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Tired arm. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Tuesday, July 14 1998

3 injuries
3B Scott Leius
Ocean City Blue Crabs
HBL

Broken hand

Ocean City Blue Crabs : 3B Scott Leius was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Broken hand. He's expected to miss about 4 months.

RF Alex Hernandez
Portland Stag
HBL

Hamstring soreness

Portland Stag : RF Alex Hernandez was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Hamstring soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

SS Alvaro Espinoza
San Antonio Missions
HBL

Sprained thumb

San Antonio Missions : SS Alvaro Espinoza was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sprained thumb. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

Monday, July 13 1998

1 injury
CF Lou Collier
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
HBL

Back stiffness

Colorado Springs Sky Sox : CF Lou Collier was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Back stiffness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Sunday, July 12 1998

4 injuries
CF Curtis Goodwin
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Hamstring strain

Arizona Diamondbacks : CF Curtis Goodwin was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

LF Cliff Floyd
New York Mets
DBL

Fractured finger

New York Mets : LF Cliff Floyd was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 3 months.

SP Kenny Rogers
Idaho Falls Chukars
HBL

Tired arm

Idaho Falls Chukars : SP Kenny Rogers was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Tired arm. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

SP Chris Bosio
Nashville Sounds
HBL

Sore shoulder

Nashville Sounds : SP Chris Bosio was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore shoulder. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

Saturday, July 11 1998

2 injuries
LF Yamil Benitez
Asheville Moonshiners
HBL

Undisclosed injury

Asheville Moonshiners : LF Yamil Benitez was injured while attempting to close his garage door that was stuck. The Diagnosis: Undisclosed injury. This injury keeps him out of action for one week.

SP Trevor Wilson
New Orleans Brass
HBL

Back stiffness

New Orleans Brass : SP Trevor Wilson was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back stiffness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Friday, July 10 1998

2 injuries
RP Calvin Schiraldi
Danville Dairy Daddies
HBL

Finger blister

Danville Dairy Daddies : RP Calvin Schiraldi was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

3B Mike Lowell
Spokane River Rats
HBL

Recurring back spasms

Spokane River Rats : 3B Mike Lowell was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Recurring back spasms. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.

Wednesday, July 8 1998

3 injuries
SP Randy Johnson
New York Mets
DBL

Stomach virus

New York Mets : SP Randy Johnson was injured . The Diagnosis: Stomach virus. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

CF Koji Goto
Savannah Swamp Foxes
HBL

Sprained elbow

Savannah Swamp Foxes : CF Koji Goto was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Sprained elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

SP James Baldwin
Tucson Tarantulas
HBL

Flu-like symptoms

Tucson Tarantulas : SP James Baldwin was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu-like symptoms. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Tuesday, July 7 1998

3 injuries
SP Orlando Hernandez
Las Vegas Angels
DBL

Sore elbow

Las Vegas Angels : SP Orlando Hernandez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

CF Ryan Thompson
Philadelphia Phillies
DBL

Eye irritation

Philadelphia Phillies : CF Ryan Thompson was injured while stealing a base. The Diagnosis: Eye irritation. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

LF Manny Ramirez
San Diego Padres
DBL

Fractured finger

San Diego Padres : LF Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

Monday, July 6 1998

2 injuries
DH Moises Alou
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Fractured thumb

Arizona Diamondbacks : DH Moises Alou was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Fractured thumb. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

Jerry Hairston Jr
Las Vegas Angels
DBL

Las Vegas Angels : Jerry Hairston Jr has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 4 days.

Saturday, July 4 1998

3 injuries
3B Fernando Tatis
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Strained oblique

Arizona Diamondbacks : 3B Fernando Tatis was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained oblique. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

SP Mike Mimbs
New York Mets
DBL

Back stiffness

New York Mets : SP Mike Mimbs was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back stiffness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

LF Shane Monahan
Idaho Falls Chukars
HBL

Oblique strain

Idaho Falls Chukars : LF Shane Monahan was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Oblique strain. He's expected to miss about one week.

Friday, July 3 1998

5 injuries
SP Scott Chiamparino
Chicago Cubs
DBL

Back tightness

Chicago Cubs : SP Scott Chiamparino was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

SP Chris Nabholz
Colorado Rockies
DBL

Sore back

Colorado Rockies : SP Chris Nabholz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore back. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

RP Rudy Seanez
Los Angeles Dodgers
DBL

Shoulder inflammation

Los Angeles Dodgers : RP Rudy Seanez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.

LF Cliff Floyd
New York Mets
DBL

Back tightness

New York Mets : LF Cliff Floyd was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Back tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

2B Ronnie Belliard
Danville Dairy Daddies
HBL

Strained back

Danville Dairy Daddies : 2B Ronnie Belliard was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Strained back. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.

Thursday, July 2 1998

8 injuries
DH Moises Alou
Arizona Diamondbacks
DBL

Sprained knee

Arizona Diamondbacks : DH Moises Alou was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

2B George Arias
Chicago Cubs
DBL

Flu-like symptoms

Chicago Cubs : 2B George Arias was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu-like symptoms. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

LF Shannon Stewart
Detroit Tigers
DBL

Bruised hand

Detroit Tigers : LF Shannon Stewart was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Bruised hand. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

SS Randy Velarde
New Orleans Brass
HBL

Sore ankle

New Orleans Brass : SS Randy Velarde was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Sore ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

2B Dave Berg
Omaha Storm Chasers
HBL

Bruised ribs

Omaha Storm Chasers : 2B Dave Berg was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Bruised ribs. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

RP Tim Pugh
Salt Lake City Buzz
HBL

Abdominal soreness

Salt Lake City Buzz : RP Tim Pugh was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Abdominal soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

2B Jody Reed
Savannah Swamp Foxes
HBL

Strained oblique

Savannah Swamp Foxes : 2B Jody Reed was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Strained oblique. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.

2B Jason Bates
Tacoma Rainiers
HBL

Strained oblique

Tacoma Rainiers : 2B Jason Bates was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Strained oblique. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.

Wednesday, July 1 1998

3 injuries
Ron Robinson
Charlotte Knights
DBL

Charlotte Knights : Ron Robinson has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 2 weeks.

3B Tim Naehring
San Diego Padres
DBL

Strained oblique

San Diego Padres : 3B Tim Naehring was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Strained oblique. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

C Jason Kendall
Washington Senators
DBL

Torn back muscle

Washington Senators : C Jason Kendall was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Torn back muscle. He's expected to miss about 4 months.