| Thu Nov 4 2010 | 14:49 | O's activate Berken from disabled list | ||||
Orioles activated RHP Jason Berken from the 60-day disabled list. | ||||||
He takes the spot on the 40-man roster vacated by Frank Mata, who was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Berken recently opted to rehab the torn labrum in his right shoulder instead of having surgery and hopes to be ready for spring training. | ||||||
| Wed Nov 3 2010 | 08:32 | Berken (shoulder) begins exercise program | ||||
Jason Berken (shoulder) began an exercise program Monday and hopes to begin a throwing program in late December or early January. | ||||||
"It's just about strengthening the shoulder and taking pressure off the labrum and letting it heal up," said Berken. "From what I can tell, it feels significantly better. I'm pain-free." Berken was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder in August, but decided to go the rehab route after being told by two doctors that he did not need surgery. He hopes to have no restrictions going into spring training. | ||||||
| Source: MASNSports.com | ||||||
| Thu Oct 7 2010 | 09:19 | Berken (shoulder) cleared to throw | ||||
Jason Berken (shoulder) has been cleared to resume working out and running. | ||||||
Berken was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder in August. He's expected to wait about a month before beginning his rehab program, but should be ready in time for spring training. Berken, who turns 27 in November, posted a 3.03 ERA and 45/19 K/19 K/BB ratio over 62 1/3 innings this season. | ||||||
| Source: Baltimore Sun | ||||||