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Kyle McClellan's Shoulder Causing Problems in Texas

The Texas Rangers will give the North County native additional rest before he tries to throw in the bullpen again. McClellan had to end Sunday's bullpen session early.

North County native and Hazelwood West Alum Kyle McClellan signed on with the Texas Rangers' minor league team in January, and it seemed his pitching health was on the rise.

Early in February the non-roster right-hander was announced as a candidate for two spots on the Texas Rangers’ staff: fifth stater and long reliever.

But it seems his shoulder and its injuries are still haunting him.

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Ron Matejko of ESPN Dallas reports that McClellan had to cut short Sunday’s bullpen session, but the right-hander seems optimistic that it’s a minor setback.

“You know pain and you know if it’s something structural, but this is just one of the muscles,” McClellan told Matejko. “I can put my finger right on it and feel it.”

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A healthy McClellan posted a 3.69 ERA in 378 innings while playing for the Cardinals. He went right into the minor leagues for the Cards upon high school graduation.

The Texas Rangers will give non-roster right-hander Kyle McClellan additional rest before he tries to throw in the bullpen, the Dallas Morning News reports.

McClellan underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and shoulder capsulitis this past summer. Texas Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said the club’s medical staff does not believe the current problem is related to the surgery.

To read more about McClellan and his journey see:

  • Kyle McClellan Advances in Texas Rangers Throwing Program
  • McClellan Says He Might Never Pitch for Cards Again
  • Cardinals Pitcher Kyle McClellan: See You in 2013
  • Kyle McClellan Injured
  • Could Kyle McClellan Be Headed Out of St. Louis?
  • Hazelwood West's McClellan Works Out a One Year Deal to Remain a Cardinal
  • Kyle McClellan Among Six Honorees Being Inducted into the Hazelwood West High School Hall of Fame
  • St. Louis Cardinals Invade Hazelwood


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