Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez ‘Pain Free’ But Still Not Swinging
Adrian Gonzalez was shut down for two weeks on Feb. 17 with elbow pain. It appears to have been just a minor scare.
Gonzalez is pain free, according to Alanna Rizzo, but will remain shut down at least for another week. Rizzo adds Gonzalez is still determined to play for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
.@Adrian_ElTitan's right elbow is pain free. He's still not expected to swing a bat for at least another week.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) February 21, 2017
Roberts said @Adrian_ElTitan, will still play in WBC, despite minor tennis elbow issue. #Dodgers
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) February 21, 2017
The injury report was a mild scare, though the question of it lingering throughout the season was reasonable. If Gonzalez thinks he’s healthy enough to play in the WBC, he should be set for opening day. After a 10-homer decline from 2015 to 2016, Gonzalez’s 2017 is pivotal for his future in a Dodger uniform.
[graphiq id=”WT5qVof9JP” title=”Adrian Gonzalez” width=”600″ height=”626″ url=”https://w.graphiq.com/w/WT5qVof9JP” ]Meanwhile, Cody Bellinger and Chase Utley will primarily handle first base. Utley could take on more playing time at that spot.
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