Wed May 22 2013 | 12:22 | Masset (shoulder) throwing from 120 feet |
Nick Masset (shoulder) is throwing from a distance of 120 feet. |
Masset had shoulder surgery last September and was shut down in April after experiencing a setback with his throwing program. While he's making progress, he has yet to throw from a mound. There's no clear timetable for his return. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Sun Apr 21 2013 | 10:37 | Nick Masset moved to 60-day disabled list |
Reds transferred RHP Nick Masset from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. |
Masset is still recovering from right shoulder surgery, and he was recently shut down after suffering a setback. The right-hander hasn't pitched since 2011. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Apr 20 2013 | 13:21 | Masset shut down from throwing program |
Nick Masset (shoulder) has been shut down from his throwing program. |
Masset was long tossing on flat ground throughout spring training, but has since had a setback. He missed all of last season with multiple shoulder injuries and remains out indefinitely. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Sun Mar 31 2013 | 15:10 | Nick Masset placed on DL |
Reds placed RHP Nick Masset on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury. |
Masset missed all of last season with shoulder woes and has had some setbacks in his recovery from surgery. Consider him out indefinitely. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Feb 11 2013 | 12:48 | Nick Masset has had some 'small setbacks' |
Nick Masset (shoulder) admits that he's had some "small setbacks" in his recovery from shoulder surgery and is "a long ways away" from throwing off a mound. |
Masset underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder in September and was supposed to be ready to go for spring training, but that's obviously not the case. "In the beginning, it doesn't always go as smooth as silk," he said. "I've had some small setbacks." Masset is currently throwing from 90 feet three days a week and will have to progress to throwing every day before he'll be allowed to throw from the bump. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Fri Dec 7 2012 | 15:40 | Nick Masset a month away from throwing |
Nick Masset (shoulder) said Friday that he's about a month away from beginning a throwing program. |
The right-hander hopes to be throwing off a mound by the beginning of spring training. Masset missed all of 2012 with a shoulder issue that eventually required arthroscopic surgery. He'll be a big boost to the Reds' bullpen in 2013 if he can show he's healthy, as he pitched quite well for them from 2009-11. |
Source: John Fay on Twitter | |
Mon Sep 10 2012 | 17:01 | Nick Masset undergoes shoulder surgery |
Nick Masset underwent surgery on his right shoulder Friday. |
Masset didn't throw a pitch in the majors this season and recently shut things down after encountering multiple setbacks. The 30-year-old right-hander is expected to be ready for spring training and is owed $3.1 million in 2013. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Sun Aug 26 2012 | 14:05 | Masset (shoulder) has setback, undergoes MRI |
Nick Masset (shoulder) has been shutdown from his rehab assignment. |
Masset recently had a setback that required an MRI, and is awaiting the results. It's not clear whether this changes his original timetable, but his return to the team should no longer be considered imminent. The Reds were hoping to activate Masset when rosters expand in September. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Thu Aug 16 2012 | 19:37 | Masset not expected back before September |
The Reds are not expected to activate Nick Masset (shoulder) until rosters expand in September. |
Masset has looked healthy in recent rehab appearances, but the Reds want to give him a little more time to rebuild the strength of his right shoulder. The 30-year-old setup man has been on the disabled list all season. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Wed Aug 1 2012 | 15:54 | Masset (shoulder) moving up to Class A |
Nick Masset (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch with Class A Dayton on Thursday and Saturday. |
Masset, who has been out all season due to shoulder problems, struck out five over two scoreless innings with the Reds' Arizona League affiliate. "I feel great," said Masset. "I feel like I turned the corner." Barring any setbacks, the 30-year-old right-hander should join the Reds' bullpen at some point this month. |
Source: John Fay on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 28 2012 | 09:21 | Masset (shoulder) begins rehab assignment |
Nick Masset (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Friday with the Arizona League Reds. |
Masset will throw another inning Monday before being reevaluated. If he continues to progress, he should rejoin the Reds' bullpen sometime in mid-August. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Wed Jul 25 2012 | 19:45 | Nick Masset throws live BP |
Nick Masset (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice session Tuesday. |
It was his second live BP session. "He felt good," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. "Depending on how he responds, he'll either throw in a simulated game or an (Arizona League) game." Masset could be back sometime in August if he keeps progressing. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Thu Jul 19 2012 | 23:13 | Masset (shoulder) close to facing hitters |
Nick Masset (shoulder) could face hitters Saturday in Arizona. |
Masset suffered a setback earlier this month, but he resumed throwing bullpen sessions this week. He's hoping to throw a 20-25 pitch live batting practice session on Saturday, which could pave the way for him to begin pitching in Arizona rookie league games next week. Masset has been out all season with shoulder issues. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Sun Jul 1 2012 | 09:12 | Nick Masset unable to throw bullpen session |
Nick Masset (shoulder) was unable to throw a bullpen session Saturday. |
Masset had a recent setback when he felt some pain in his shoulder, and he still wasn't feeling good enough to throw Saturday as hoped. "He's not going to throw one until he's immaculate," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. Consider the setup man out indefinitely. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Fri Jun 29 2012 | 21:06 | Masset (shoulder) set for bullpen Saturday |
Nick Masset (shoulder) hopes to throw another bullpen session Saturday. |
Masset was recently back off of bullpen sessions after feeling some pain in his shoulder, but if everything goes off without a hitch Saturday, he could be cleared to begin facing live hitters. However, there's no timetable for his return to the Reds' bullpen. |
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | |
Wed Jun 27 2012 | 13:27 | Masset (shoulder) throwing bullpen sessions |
Nick Masset (shoulder) was scheduled to throw another bullpen session Wednesday. |
Masset threw 40 pitches on Monday and backed off from extra day of throwing on Tuesday, but chalked it up to normal soreness. "It felt good all the way through. The next day, I had a little soreness," said Masset. "When you go through something like this, you have the spot that's hurt, but as you come back and start throwing, there are certain things that are going to pop up in your shoulder -- just tightness." Masset will travel with the team to San Francisco this week in order to continue his throwing program, but could soon head to Arizona to begin facing live hitters. However, there's no timetable for his return. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Wed Jun 20 2012 | 19:24 | No rehab assignment set for Nick Masset |
Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said it's "too early" to talk about a rehab assignment for Nick Masset (shoulder). |
Masset threw another bullpen session Tuesday and could mix in breaking balls in a session Thursday. "It's too early," Price said. "There are some things that have to go on, as far as my opinion as part of the protocol. He's got to throw more bullpens. He needs to face some hitters live, either in a batting practice situation or simulated game type situation. And then start to think about how to lay out his innings plan before his rehab throwing program." |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |
Mon Jun 18 2012 | 18:19 | Masset (shoulder) set for bullpen Tue. |
Nick Masset (shoulder) plans to throw another 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. |
Masset is scheduled to throw all fastballs Tuesday. If all goes well, he could mix in some breaking pitches during his next bullpen session on Thursday. It sounds like he's finally making progress from shoulder soreness, but the 30-year-old right-hander may not contribute much until the second half. |
Source: MLBlogs.com | |
Mon Jun 18 2012 | 12:21 | Masset (shoulder) throws bullpen session |
Nick Masset (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday. |
Masset will continue doing mound work until the Reds' medical team clears him for a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran setup man seems unlikely to return to the Cincinnati 'pen before the All-Star break. |
Source: John Fay on Twitter | |
Tue Jun 5 2012 | 21:04 | Nick Masset throwing from 120 feet |
Nick Masset (shoulder) has increased his long-tossing to 120 feet. |
He's now been throwing for about a week and is throwing between 60-70 times during the sessions. While there's no timetable for him to throw off a mound, it can't be too far in the future. |
Source: Reds.mlb.com | |