D-backs’ Clippard has shoulder sprain, out at least 6 weeks

By: The Associated Press Posted: 2:08 PM CDT Sunday, Mar. 21, 2021 Last Modified: 2:13 PM CDT Sunday, Mar. 21, 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard has a sprained right shoulder and won't throw for at least the next six weeks.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard has a sprained right shoulder and won't throw for at least the next six weeks.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard has a sprained right shoulder and won’t throw for at least the next six weeks.

Clippard said the injury was diagnosed as a “capsule sprain” and his shoulder will be re-evaluated at the end of six weeks of rest. The right-hander signed a $2.25 million, one-year deal with the team in February.

Clippard was injured while pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in Phoenix. He gave up seven earned runs without retiring a batter and was struggling with his command and velocity before eventually motioning for manager Torey Lovullo to take him out of the game.

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Tyler Clippard throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract with Clippard, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The agreement was reached on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, and confirmed to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

The 36-year-old Clippard has been remarkably durable throughout his career and has thrown in 777 career games, which ranks second among active MLB pitchers. He had a 2.77 ERA in 26 appearances with the Minnesota Twins last season.

“I’ve never been on the injured list in my career,” Clippard said on Sunday. “I pride myself on being that guy who is healthy and now I’m not, so I’m bummed.”