Carl Crawford Injury Update: Red Sox Outfielder To Undergo Tommy John Surgery Thursday

The Boston Red Sox ended the speculation about the potential Tommy John surgery for outfielder Carl Crawford on Monday. Crawford will have the surgery on Thursday, the team announced in a statement:

Carl Crawford has a chronic left elbow ulnar collateral ligament tear. While he has been following a conservative treatment protocol and playing with this injury, his symptoms are getting worse. After consultation with the Boston Red Sox medical staff and with Dr. James Andrews, the decision has been made to proceed with a left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery). The surgery will be performed by Dr. Andrews on Thursday, August 23. We expect Carl to make a full recovery.

Crawford has been limited by injuries to just 31 games for the Red Sox this season. In those games, he's hit .282 with three home runs and 19 RBI.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Red Sox Outfielder Headed For Surgery, According To Report

Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford seems destined to have Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, maybe as early as Tuesday. On Sunday night, the team denied that a decision had been made.

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that the club would meet with Crawford on Monday to determine what would be the best course of action.

"We want to make a focused decision tomorrow on what's best for Carl," Cherington said. "Listen to him, look at all the available information and figure out if this is something that needs to be fixed (immediately) or if he can continue to play with it."

Crawford has been trying to play through pain in his surgically repaired left wrist. He played in Sunday's game against the Yankees and was 1-for-4 at the plate. Crawford has been limited to just 31 games this season due to his injuries.

If Crawford goes through with the surgery, it is estimated that he could miss six to nine months for recovery time.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Red Sox Outfielder Will Reportedly Ask Team To Have Tommy John Surgery

Carl Crawford will ask the Red Sox if he can have Tommy John surgery, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Crawford missed the entire first half of the season with an issue in his left elbow, specifically to the always dangerous ulnar collateral ligament.

Crawford returned to the Red Sox on July 16th, but he's never been 100 percent and continued to play in pain. With the Red Sox almost certainly removed from contention during this stretch run, the plan is now to reportedly shut things down and have the Tommy John. The procedure has become much more prevalent recently, specifically among pitchers, with the success rate much higher. But it's also a serious operation that requires nearly a year of rehab before a player sees the field again.

The Globe's Abraham did have an email exchange with GM Ben Cherington, who indicated that Crawford had not yet asked the front office if he could have the surgery.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Rehab Assignment In Triple-A Now Set To Begin Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will resume his rehab assignment in Triple-A beginning this week, according to a report from Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe.

Carl Crawford will start a rehab assignment on Thursday with AAA Pawtucket. #RedSox

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 11, 2012

Crawford, who has missed the entire Major League season due to an issue with the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, was supposed to start his Triple-A rehab assignment on Saturday, June 11. But he hit a setback, suffering a mild left groin strain that pushed back his trip to Pawtucket.

The 30-year old has played eight games during his rehab assignment so far, hitting .292 with zero home runs and one RBI. He was a disappointment last year during his first season with the Red Sox, batting .255 with 11 home run and 56 RBI.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Setback Sends Outfielder Back To Boston From Rehab Assignment

The rehab assignment of Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford hit a setback this weekend, as he suffered a mild left groin strain that will require him to return to Boston rather than continue his minor league rehab assignment, according to a report from Evan Drellich of MLB.com.

Crawford had been scheduled to take his rehab to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, and looked to be nearing his major league debut this season. But instead the 30-year old will have to put his return on hold.

Crawford said Friday that he might require offseason surgery to repair a shoulder issue, but should be able to play through that pain for the remainder of the season. He has played eight games during his rehab assignment, hitting .292 with zero home runs and one RBI.

The Red Sox continue a series with the Yankees on Saturday with a day-night doubleheader.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Rehab Assignment Moving To Triple-A

Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford's rehab assignment will advance to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.

The 30-year old said he could require offseason surgery and doesn't feel perfect, but is willing to and capable of playing through pain.

Via the Boston Globe:

"It's not 100 percent healthy but I'm able to hit," Crawford said. "The elbow, there are still some issues. I've been making some throws down in the minor leagues, good enough to hit the cutoff man. I don't know if I'll be hosing anybody out at home or anything like that.

"But I think it's strong enough to hit the cutoff man if I can get to the ball quick enough to stop the guys from advancing."

Crawford is hitting .292 over eight games of his current rehab assignment.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Rehab Assignment Continues At Double-A Portland On Tuesday, According To Report

The rehab assignment of Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will re-locate on Tuesday night, according to a report from Alex Speier of WEEI.

Carl Crawford will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Portand #seadogs on Tuesday #redsox

— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) July 2, 2012

Crawford has not played in the major leagues yet this season while rehabbing the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He began his rehab assignment with five games in the Gulf Coast League, going 3 for 14 (.214) with zero home runs and zero RBI. He was caught stealing in his only attempt.

The 30-year old signed a seven-year, $142 million contract with the Red Sox prior to the 2011 season. In his first year with the team, he batted .255 with 11 home runs, 56 RBI and a paltry .289 on-base percentage.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Red Sox Outfielder Out 3 Months To Rehab Elbow

Carl Crawford will miss at least 3 months while rehabbing the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, a league source told ESPN on Thursday. The Boston Red Sox outfielder visited with Dr. James Andrews earlier this month to determine the cause of his discomfort. Since the visit, Crawford has apparently opted to forgo surgery.

Crawford started the season on the disabled list after undergoing surgery in January to repair damage to his left wrist. Discomfort developed during Spring Training, and just days before the season opener he was flown to Boston to undergo an MRI.

Crawford's absence is a major blow to the Red Sox, who are already without Jacoby Ellsbury in center field due to a shoulder injury. Boston is just 7-10 on the year, and currently mired in a three-game losing streak.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Outfielder Will Likely Play In Minor Leagues On Tuesday

Carl Crawford has not appeared in a game for the Red Sox this season. He had surgery to repair a bum wrist and suffered a few setbacks since then. The good news is, Bobby Valentine expected Crawford to play in his first extended Spring Training game on Tuesday, according to Brian MacPherson of the Providence Jorunal.

Carl Crawford will fly back to Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday and "more than likely" will play in his first extended-spring-training game on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said.

"He'd like to play at least by Tuesday," Valentine said.

The 29 year old outfielder will look to bounce back from the worst season of his Major League career, in year two of his contract with the Boston Red Sox. He hit a career low .255 last season, along with his lowest stolen base total since 2002.

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Crawford's Return Set Back By Strained Left Elbow

Carl Crawford: 'I Thought I Would Be Fine By Now'

Carl Crawford Injury: Red Sox Outfielder Now 'Not Realistic' For Opening Day

Following a setback suffered last Friday, it appears that the road to recovery for Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will take a little bit longer than expected.

Crawford was told by the surgeon the performed his left wrist surgery, Dr. Donald Sheridan that he should probably stay away from his regular routine of batting and throwing for about five to seven days. According to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, Opening day is "probably not realistic" for him at this point.

In early January, Crawford underwent a debridement of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) of his left wrist, which effects one's ability to rotate the wrist. According to Crawford, the wrist bothered him extensively to the point where he needed to have several injections over the course of the season.

As for Valentine and the Red Sox going forward, the most important thing is that they do not want him to push himself to be ready for Opening Day in Detroit on April 5.

"As I've said from the get-go," Valentine said. "It's not the calendar. He'll be ready when he's ready. As we talked about, with Carl, he loves to do a lot of stuff. It's probably not in his best interest at this time to overdo it. And overdo it for Carl is just regular." (ESPN Boston)

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Carl Crawford Injury Update: Setback Keeps Outfielder Out Of Batting Practice

Carl Crawford Injury Update: Bobby Valentine Gives Insight On Healing Red Sox LF

With Spring Training just days away, new Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine has arrived in sunny Ft. Myers, Florida where the team will hold their spring workouts.

A player that will not be able to participate in full team workouts is Carl Crawford, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist earlier this offseason. Valentine said he 'wouldn't be surprised' if Crawford would miss a few games at the beginning of the regular season, not just Spring Training.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Carl's a few weeks into the season before he's really ready. I wouldn't be surprised nor disappointed if that's what nature dictates as his healing process." (via Boston Globe)

In his first season with the Red Sox, Crawford struggled mightily, as he hit for a career low .255 with 11 homers and 55 RBI. The notorious speed demon also posted a career low in stolen bases with 18.

During the offseason, Valentine has had time to look at film on Crawford from last season, and is very anxious to help him improve next season. However, he wants Crawford to be 100% healed before doing so.

"When he's ready and he's healed, he is going to be a welcome addition to our team, whenever that is. The more I've looked at Carl on film and tried to evaluate the whole thing, he's really special and we really need him. If it's later, than that's when it will be." (via Boston Globe)

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Carl Crawford Injury: Red Sox Outfielder Undergoes Surgery On Left Wrist

After experiencing soreness during his offseason routine, Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford underwent surgery on Tuesday in Scottsdale, Arizona to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist.