Shawn Hill has setback, season is over
Nationals' right-handed pitcher Shawn Hill will not pitch the rest of this season and his career may be in jeopardy. Hill, who has been on the disabled list since June 25th with a right forearm strain, had a set back while throwing a bullpen session in Florida. He is suffering from swelling in his right elbow and he's going to see Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Florida on Friday.
Hill began the season on the DL with pain in his right forearm and missed the first 17 games of the season. In between the two stints on the DL, Hill was 1-5 with a 5.83 ERA in 12 starts this season.
The disabled list is nothing new for Hill. In 2007, he was limited to 16 starts due to a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder and a compressed radial nerve in his right forearm. Hill had successful off-season surgeries to fix both injuries.
After missing the entire 2005 season due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Hill returned to the Nationals in 2006 but didn't pitch after June 28th because of right elbow soreness.
After learning of Hill's latest setback, Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden and manager Manny Acta talked about their disappointment for Hill.
Audio: Jim Bowden and Manny Acta discuss Shawn Hill's setback
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