CBSSports.com Fantasy Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick was adamant that he will not be able to return from labrum surgery by the All-Star break, when asked by the Cincinnati Enquirer Saturday. "People seem to be under the impression that I’ll be back in the middle of July and that’s a complete lie," Ludwick said. "I can't even resume baseball activities until July 3, so it's at least the middle of August. I can't even throw a baseball or swing a bat until July. I've got a whole lot of stuff to do. I've got to get in baseball shape, as they call it. You take three, four months from throwing a baseball, it's going to tak...
15 hours agoCBSSports.com Fantasy Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, is making slight progress but has not been cleared to swing a bat or take fly balls. "It takes three months for sutures to heal," Ludwick told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "That's the protocol. Flexibility and strength are ahead of schedule."Ludwick is scheduled to resume baseball activity in early July with hopes of returning near the All-Star break.
15 hours agoReds Insider | Cincinnati Enquirer When Ryan Ludwick underwent surgery to repair a tear of the labrum in his right shoulder, the word was that at best, Ludwick would be able to return after the All-Star break. That’s not going to be the case, Ludwick said Saturday. “People seem to be under the impression that I’ll be back in the ...
Cincinnati Reds 17 hours agoCincinnati Enquirer Of the three players who make up the triumvirate that has played left field in the absence of Ryan Ludwick and Chris Heisey, Xavier Paul stands out the least.
Cincinnati Reds May 23, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Coming into spring training, the main reason top prospect Billy Hamilton didn't have a shot at making the major-league roster was because the Reds went out and acquired Shin-So Choo in the offseason, leaving no openings in their outfield. Since then, they've lost starting left fielder Ryan Ludwick and his replacement, Chris Heisey, to injury. So wheeeeere's Billy? Stuck at Triple-A, unfortunately. He picked the worst possible time to go into an offensive funk, batting .205 in 88 at-bats. He's still running like crazy, swiping 15 bags in 16 attempts, but the Reds aren't going to break the seal ...
April 30, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick told MLB.com on Tuesday that he will remain in a sling for two more weeks as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.The 34-year-old added he is in the beginning of his rehabilitation."The process at this point is very slow, very boring," Ludwick said of his rehab. "I think when I get that sling off in two weeks, we can do some more active stuff. They've got a dog collar on me now holding me back. We'll get going."
April 16, 2013KFFL Cincinnati Reds OF Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) is in a bulky sling two weeks after having ...
April 16, 2013KFFL The Cincinnati Reds have transferred OF Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list.
April 16, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick (hand) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday in order to create a spot on the 40-man roster, the team announced. Ludwick is currently recovering from right shoulder surgery and is not expected to return until around the All-Star break.
April 16, 2013Redleg Nation I was glad to see Derrick Robinson called up from Triple A when Ryan Ludwick was placed on the disabled list after Opening Day. Robinson, a switch-hitting speedy outfielder, had some pretty good minor league seasons in the Kansas City organization but for whatever reason, never seemed to get a legitimate shot with the [...]
Cincinnati Reds April 7, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Reds outfielder Chris Heisey, making his second straight start in left field in place of the injured Ryan Ludwick (shoulder), hit a go-ahead, two-run homer during Thursday's 5-4 win against the Angels. Heisey's first home run of the season broke a 3-3 tie in the fifth and it was the third home run of the day hit off Angels starter Joe Blanton. Heisey finished 1 for 4 and is batting .200 (2 for 10) through three games.
April 4, 2013ESPN Fantasy Baseball Poor Ryan Ludwick barely got a taste of regular-season play before being forced onto the DL for what will be a protracted period. The Cincinnati Reds...
April 4, 2013Cincinnati Enquirer The Reds called up 25-year-old outfielder Derrick Robinson to replace Ryan Ludwick on the roster after Ludwick had surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Cincinnati Reds April 3, 2013Cincinnati Enquirer Ryan Ludwick had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder Wednesday morning. Dusty Baker was given a timetable on Ludwick post-surgery. "They're only predictions," Baker said. "Everybody heals at different rates. I think they're talking 13 to 14 weeks."
Cincinnati Reds April 3, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Reds manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday he has no plans on moving Shin-Soo Choo out of center field even with the injury to Ryan Ludwick. Choo, who played mostly corner outfield in his time with the Indians, went 2 for 5 with a run scored in his Cincinnati debut on opening day.Chris Heisey is expected to see the majority of playing time in left field while Ludwick is out."He's been there all spring," Baker told MLB.com. "We got him over here to play center field. He's equal to Heisey in center field. You don't want to tear up everything."
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