Some good news from Arizona this morning:
Fay goes on to report that Chapman may have minor surgery to deal with swelling around his eye and the possible insertion of a plate, and that he could be released from the hospital as soon as Saturday. He’s not expected to pitch, however, for six to eight weeks. According to the AP, a metal plate will be inserted in the bone above his left eyebrow, with perhaps a bone graft as well, and will remain there permanently.
Price: Chapman was up and joking with Brayan Pena this morning. They expect a full recovery. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) March 20, 2014
Pena: Chapman wants to make sure everyone knows he’s appreciates the prayers. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) March 20, 2014
Pena: He was telling Cuban jokes. That means his memory is good. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) March 20, 2014
Fay goes on to report that Chapman may have minor surgery to deal with swelling around his eye and the possible insertion of a plate, and that he could be released from the hospital as soon as Saturday. He’s not expected to pitch, however, for six to eight weeks. According to the AP, a metal plate will be inserted in the bone above his left eyebrow, with perhaps a bone graft as well, and will remain there permanently.
That’s certainly good to hear. And as soon as we know 100% that Chapman is OK, we should totally have a share-your-favorite-Cuban-jokes thread.