Bonderman had a blood clot.

[Kingdom]

Possibility he might miss the rest of the season.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-hander Jeremy Bonderman likely will miss the rest of the season after undergoing medical procedures related to a blood clot.

The condition was discovered Friday in a vein in Bonderman's pitching shoulder. He underwent a procedure to break up the clot that night before having an angioplasty Saturday morning at the Detroit Medical Center.

The blood clot was caused by thoracic outlet compression syndrome, the same ailment that sidelined fellow Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers for much of the 2007 season.

"Think of the vein like a straw, and it was pinched," Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said. "That's what thoracic syndrome does."

Bonderman, who is 3-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 12 starts this season, was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians.

"If surgery is in fact indicated, he will probably be lost for the season," Rand said. "Saying anything other than that is speculation, because there's too many further examinations to be done."

Bonderman will be replaced in the rotation by rookie Armando Galarraga, who went 4-2 in eight starts while filling in for Dontrelle Willis.

"Times like this is when you find out about your team and how tough you are," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "We feel bad for Jeremy Bonderman, obviously, but it is in the proper hands and it will get taken care of."

ESPN - Bonderman likely to miss remainder of the season with blood clot issue - MLB



Anyone still buying their playoff chances?

[love_that_reefer]

Not like he was the best pitcher but this does hurt a tad. Playoff chances are looking slimmer and slimmer. One good two week stretch can easily get them back in the hunt.

[Kingdom]

His 4 something ERA was great compared to most of the staff.

[Bon Bon]

This is sad because he is a quality young pitcher although he may be struggling this season a bit. Hope he can get over this condition and return healthy next season.

[love_that_reefer]

Sad but true. This Galaragga kid has really impressed. With him and Willis returning, its pretty much a wash.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

i actually really like bonderman. he's a talented guy like Bon Bon said, and he can be good with a bit of luck. maybe not elite, but he's definitely above average. good luck to him in recovery, i'm pullin for him

[Kingdom]

Wasn't Galarraga a giant?

[love_that_reefer]

Don't think or at least never heard of him. He was with Washington and Texas.

[Kingdom]

I'm thinking of the Big Cat. Nevermind

[redsrbetter]

Zumaya and Rodney are back now as well, aren't they? Hopefully they can start building toward respectability considering their roster.