Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar has been shut down for the next two weeks with what the team has labed a sprained ulnar collateral ligament.
The Royals are hoping that Hochevar will avoid Tommy John surgery and return by the end of May.
Hochevar had a chance to crack the Royals rotation this spring but now that spot will go elsewhere.
Luke Hochevar has a sprained UCL. He'll be shut down for at least two weeks. The team hopes he returns by the end of May.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) March 5, 2014
Last season Hochevar pitched solely out of the bullpen. In 58 games for the Royals he had two saves, nine holds, a 1.92 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP. The Royals have solid depth in their bullpen which is why they were giving him a chance to compete for a rotation spot.
