The Montgomery Sentinel
05/28/2012
Montgomery AL; The latest casualty of the Mountain Cats is Troy Baker. Baker was diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow that will require reconstructive surgery. Team trainer Justin Neal, reported to the Sentinel that the Montgomery pitcher will be out a minimum of twelve months. Asked about chances for a full recovery, Neal stated that he was hopeful but with any injury of this magnitude, it's tough to tell. At this time, both Baker and Neal remain optimistic that Baker will come back stronger than ever and be back in the starting rotation by next June.
Middle reliever Ron Cutter was also placed on the 60 day disabled list with a partially torn labrum that is expected to keep the star reliever out for about 8 weeks. Hector Huertas and Alejandro Herrara have been brought up from AAA affiliate Birmingham to try to help the club to a division title.
Montgomery is currently in 2nd place in the Bobby Cox Division trailing Seattle by 7 1/2 games. The Mountain Cats took two of three from the Sasquatch last week. They begin a 3 game series with the 17-34 division rival So Cal Republic then after a day off begin another 3 game set with Cabo San Luca.
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