A magnetic resonance imaging exam taken of Jason Motte’s right elbow on Tuesday revealed a low-grade tear of the ligament, which, if it doesn’t show improvement over the next three weeks, will require season-ending Tommy John surgery.
By Gosh, It's Langosch
Cardinals closer Jason Motte isn’t on the operating table _ yet. But unless the righthander shows some significant healing by May 1 from what an MRI exam performed Tuesday showed to be a low-grade tear in his ligament, he will have Tommy John surgery, general manager John Mozeliak said tonight.
Cardinal Beat
NewsChannel 5's Rene Knott has confirmed St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte has a slight tear in his elbow.
KSDK
The next three weeks will be critical to the future of the bullpen and closer role for the St. Louis Cardinals after an MRI revealed not-so-great news for closer Jason Motte on Tuesday.
KMOV
An MRI taken of Cardinals closer Jason Motte's right elbow on Tuesday revealed a low-grade tear of the ligament, which, if it doesn't show improvement over the next three weeks, will require season-ending Tommy John surgery.
St. Louis Official Site
An MRI Tuesday revealed that Cardinals’ closer Jason Motte does have a torn ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility that he will have to undergo Tommy John surgery.
STL Sports Page
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