October 20, 2008 The White Sox reinstated pitcher Jose Contreras from the 60-day disabled list on Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Our View:This news doesn't change the fact that Contreras (Achilles) might not be able to pitch until August of 2009 and might not be back with the White Sox.
September 7, 2008 Contreras' rehab from a ruptured Achilles tendon could take up to a year, according to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald.
Our View:He suffered the injury in August, so we would not see Contreras until the second half of next season if this timetable holds true.
August 10, 2008 Jose Contreras has been officially placed on the 15-day DL, after suffering a season-ending ruptured left Achilles, according to the Chicago Tribune. Lance Broadway has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte as the corresponding move.
Our View:The 37-year-old hurler's career in Chicago could be over. He has one year left on his contract.
August 9, 2008 Updating news on White Sox hurler Jose Contreras and his Achilles injury, doctors confirm a full rupture of the tendon has occured, definitively ending his 2008 season and possibly his career, according to ChicagoSports.com.
Our View:There is no word on when he will have surgery, but athletes take months to recover. He will be 37-years-old next season and although he is one of the best-conditioned athletes on the White Sox, Contreras may not be able to recover.
August 9, 2008 White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras ruptured his left Achilles' tendon and left Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:With two outs and a man on second, Jacoby Ellsbury hit a sharp grounder to first base. Contreras got a late start to cover the base and couldn't handle Nick Swisher's wide throw. Contreras ran past the bag, then fell to the ground at the end of the infield while trying to avoid Ellsbury. Contreras writhed in pain on the ground, clutching his ankle. He needed help to walk off the field. D.J. Carrrasco relieved him and got out of the inning with no runs. Contreras was activated before the game. He had been on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis and hadn't started since July 13 at Texas. We will update news as the severity of the injury comes forth.
