July 19, 2008 Yhency Brazoban has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Our View:Yhency may be shut down for the remainder of the season.
March 28, 2008 The Dodgers optioned Yhency Brazoban to Double-A Jacksonville on Thursday, according to the LA Times. He's still working his way back from shoulder surgery, so the club wants him to head to the minors and build up his arm strength.
February 23, 2008 Yhency Brazoban has been throwing every three days and remains on target to be ready for opening day, according to the LA Times. He said he's been tossing at 70-percent effort and is pleased with the control of his slider and sinker. Brazoban has taken part in just nine games over the past two seasons due to shoulder and elbow surgeries but hopes to lock up a spot in the Dodgers bullpen.
January 16, 2008 The Dodgers inked Yhency Brazoban to a one-year, $540,000 contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. He can earn an additional $120,000 in performance bonuses. Brazoban has pitched in just nine games since 2005 because of elbow and shoulder surgeries, but he's expected to be recovered in time for spring training and will try to win a bullpen spot.
June 20, 2007 Yhency Brazoban will undergo surgery Friday to repair what the Dodgers believe is a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, according to the LA Times. The length of Brazoban's recovery will depend on whether the labrum is only partially torn or completely detached from the bone, said Stan Conte, the Dodgers' director of medical services.
