Yet Another Hip Injury

[love_that_reefer]

Phillies pitcher Brett Myers could miss his next start -- and potentially more -- with an injured right hip.

General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says Myers had an MRI on Thursday that revealed fraying and possible tearing in the labrum of the hip joint.

Myers (4-3) left in the sixth inning of Philadelphia's 6-2 loss to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday after giving up five runs. He had allowed just six runs in 21 innings in three previous starts.

Amaro said in a statement that the right-hander will seek a second opinion from a specialist before a decision is made about his next start or whether he will go on the disabled list.

Myers told The Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday that doctors said he likely will need surgery to repair the damage.

What the hell is going on this year with the ever growing number of hip injuries? Mike Lowell, Arod, Delgado and now Myers. I have never seen this before. Phillies already needed to get a starter and now it looks like they might need two of them. They could always move Park back to the rotation but that really isn't improving.

[ljshorty89]

For hip injuries, don't forget Alex Gordon and Chase Utley.

[love_that_reefer]

You're right. Thanks! Its unreal this season.

[realmofotalk]

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies right-hander Brett Myers will have hip surgery, and he could miss the rest of the season.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Myers has a torn labrum and no date has been set for surgery.

Boom. Outta here.

[Kingdom]

I like the Bastardo kid but he's going to have to grow confidence in his breaking pitches.

They'll need to go out and get a random veteran like they have in the past, Lohse, Moyer, Blanton, so forth.