Hector Ambriz is getting second opinion on sore right elbow.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Right hander Hector Ambriz went home to California instead of making this trip with the Indians. He's been shut down for the season with a sore right elbow and is getting a second opinion from Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles.
Ambriz opened the season on the disabled list with elbow problem. The Indians sent him to Class AAA Columbus where the Rule 5 pick pitched well. He rejoined the Indians on April 30 and stayed with the team until elbow pain ended his season.
He went 0-3 with a 5.59 ERA in in 34 appearances. He struck out 37 and walked 17 in 48 1/3 innings. He allowed 68 hits, including 10 homers, as the opposition hit .338 against him.
Ambriz has not pitched since Sept. 8 when he went 3 1/3 innings against the Angels at Angel Stadium. It was his longest outing of the season and he took the loss in a 4-3 defeat in 16 innings.
The Indians took Ambriz in December in the Rule 5 draft. Arizona did not protect him. By taking him in the draft, it meant the Indians had to carry him in the big leagues all year.