August 19, 2008 Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino was diagnosed with bursitis in his throwing shoulder after being examined by team medical director David Lintner on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Paulino, who made only one rehab appearance before coming down with shoulder soreness, will begin a throwing program on flat ground, and his timetable for a return to the mound will be determined by how quickly he progresses. The club hasn't ruled out Paulino pitching in September, but winter ball appears to be a more realistic goal.
August 8, 2008 Felipe Paulino flew to Houston on Thursday to be examined by team medical director Dr. David Lintner today, according to the Houston Chronicle. Paulino experienced tightness in his shoulder during his first minor league rehab outing Tuesday for Triple-A Round Rock, but the injury isn’t linked to the pinched nerve in his right arm that has kept him on the DL all season.
Our View:Paulino would return to Round Rock to pitch tonight if his exam goes well.
August 6, 2008 Felipe Paulino has experienced elbow tightness in his first rehab appearance Wednesday, according to Astros.com. He didn't have a reoccurrence of the nerve issue that shelved him in Spring Training and later forced him to the DL, but his recent shoulder issue is cause for concern. He will be examined by team medical director David Lintner on Thursday.
Our View:He was scheduled to make a pair of relief appearances with Triple-A Round Rock this week, but now that plan is wiped out. On a positive note, his control was good today prior to exiting after 2/3 of an inning. The team will wait to hear from Lintner before deciding the next course of action for Paulino.
August 2, 2008 Houston pitcher Felipe Paulino will throw his second simulated game today as he recovers from a pinched nerve in his right arm, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:Paulino will throw two innings at 20 pitches per inning and barring any setbacks, he will begin his rehab assignment.
July 27, 2008 Felipe Paulino is making progress in his recovery from a pinched nerve in his upper right arm, according to the Houston Chronicle. He threw a bullpen session Saturday for the first time since spring training, and will throw another bullpen Monday before pitching simulated games Wednesday and Saturday. He said, "I’m feeling great. This is the first time (since he was injured) I’ve thrown my slider and curveball on the hill. I felt strong and mechanically was making progress. It’s just a matter of time before I’m ready for a game."
Our View:If all goes favorably without a setback, he will be sent out on a rehab assignment. He could be back in Houston at some point in mid-August.
