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DLD (5/12/09): Chavez Has Bulging Disk

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  • Already on the DL for an elbow problem, he’s now headed to Phoenix to have his back checked after an MRI yesterday showed a bulging disk.
  • He’ll be examined by Phoenix-based specialist Dr. Rob Blackaby.
  • Chavez was targeting Friday for a possible return, but now Geren said his return will be pushed back “a couple of weeks for sure.”

Looks like Crosby/Hannahan at 3B for the foreseeable future.  The article mentioned Garciaparra is possible for activation on Friday at Detroit.  Chavez' career seems about over.  He probably should take the rest of the year off and give it one last try in his walk year.

 

The link also provided tonight's lineups:

A’s: Cabrera SS; Suzuki C; Giambi 1B; Holliday LF; Cust DH; Sweeney CF; Kennedy 2B; Buck RF; Hannahan 3B

Royals: Crisp CF; DeJesus LF; Teahen 3B; Guillen RF; Butler 1B; Jacobs DH; Callaspo 2B; Buck C; Aviles SS