Mariners prospect Victor Sanchez in intensive care after being hit by a boat

By Bill BaerFeb 15, 2015, 6:05 PM EST
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Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Mariners pitching prospect Victor Sanchez has been involved in an unfortunate accident off of a beach in Carupano, Venezuela. The 20-year-old was struck by a boat and suffered a double skull fracture, requiring surgery.

Reports out of Venezuela describe Sanchez’s condition as “serious but stable”.

Sanchez signed with the Mariners as a free agent in 2011. At the age of 19 last season, he made his Double-A debut, finishing with a 4.19 ERA and a 97/34 K/BB ratio in 124 2/3 innings. He was rated among the Mariners’ ten-best prospects going into each of the last two seasons according to Baseball Prospectus.

Astros’ Verlander to have elbow surgery, miss rest of season

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Associated PressSep 19, 2020, 2:56 PM EDT
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Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.

The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner announced the news Saturday on his Instagram account in a 1½-minute video.

“In my simulated game a couple days ago, I felt something in my elbow, and after looking at my MRI and conversing with some of the best doctors in the world, we’ve determined that Tommy John surgery is my best option,” Verlander said.

He threw to hitters on Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in the team’s opener on July 24. He threw 50 pitches in the bullpen before throwing about 25 pitches to hitters in two simulated innings.

“I tried as hard as I could to come back and play this season,” Verlander said. “Unfortunately, my body just didn’t cooperate.”

Verlander has been on the injured list with a right forearm strain. He went 21-6 with a 2.58 ERA in 2019.

“Obviously, this is not good news,” Verlander said. “However, I’m going to handle this the only way I know how. I’m optimistic. I’m going to put my head down, work hard, attack this rehab and hopefully, come out the other side better for it.

“I truly believe everything that everything happens for a reason, and although 2020 has sucked, hopefully, when this rehab process is all said and done, this will allow me to charge through the end of my career and be healthy as long as I want and pitch as long as I want and accomplish some of the goals that I want in my career.”