Angel Guzman's Latest Injury Could Be Career-Threatening

According to multiple reports from Mesa on Saturday, Angel Guzman has a "significant tear in a ligament in his right shoulder" and will be shut down for the foreseeable future. The MRI on his right shoulder not only revealed a significant ligament tear but instability in his shoulder.

Guzman is considering a more conservative approach instead of surgery on his right shoulder according to a report from Cubs.com.

The injury is related to the soreness that put Guzman on the DL last June and at the end of the season. Guzman was shut down on September 22 with pain near his right armpit.

According to a report from Bruce Levine, "if he chooses rehab, the initial prognosis is for Guzman to rest 4- weeks before starting a conditioning program." The other option is surgery which would put his career in jeopardy.

Bruce Levine reported, "shoulder ligament surgery has been success in only a very few cases in the past."

Angel Guzman has already had shoulder surgery and reconstructive elbow surgery in his short career. Guzman is expected to receive a second opinion before making a decision on his two options.

J-Train

Well, on a good note, i think the Cubs were already planning their bullpen around not having Guzman. I agree with some of the posts in that I am glad that Guzman was healthy for part of a season to see what his ability was truly about. It's sad for the Cubs and even more so for Guzman because he is a very talented young man. It appears that when he is healthy, he has the kind of stuff to be one of the best relievers in the game. Best of luck to him in his rehab efforts and kudos to all of the other posters that wished him well instead of just making another overused Wood/Prior reference. Way to stay classy Cubs fans.

ripsnorter

If something happens to Grabow, . . . .

SuzyS

Then Gaub takes his place...either way...

we do need an experienced setup man.

SuzyS

An interesting post from Dr. Joseph Hecht

on The Cub Reporter on Guzman's shoulder:

http://network.yardbarker.com/author/article_external/2203520?widget=true

Neil

Guzman said this morning that he is leaning toward surgery.

In other news, Blanco is out 10-14 days.

joel

sad sad story, sorrry to hear bout that for Guzman's sake.

As far as the Cubs...

Well at least we signed Matt Capps, Rafael Soriano, Mike Gonzalez, Kiko Calero, etc....

SuzyS

I agree with all the sentiments for Guzman...and just feel bad for both Guzman and the Cubs.

But I have a nuts and bolts question...

Do the Cubs now pay him through the season and take care of all his medical???...or is there an injury settlement?

BUBrave

It's sad to see him go out like this, as he had electrifying stuff when healthy.

ripsnorter

Now we can make plans for our bullpen without him. Too bad.

Tony_Hall

I hope for the best for Angel, he has been through a lot, professionally and personally.

The "should of traded him" thing always comes out after someone gets hurt. This offseason, no one would of traded for him without a in-depth physical, that he would not have passed and since his past injury history and recent injuries, would of made him tough to trade. There is a difference in people asking about a player and actually getting to a real offer.

Also, during last season, they needed him, until he was hurt, so I don't see when you could of traded him last season.

Matt Haggard

And this is why I said trade the dude when people was asking for him.

There was NO way he'd EVER be this healthy again.

I hope this isn't the end for Angel, but if it is, I'm glad that we at least got one season to see what he was truly all about.