Dr. Keith Meister
Coverage of Dr. Keith Meister in the Nexus archive.
- Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff’s troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was diagnosed with a new injury to his right shoulder's anterior capsule after exiting a game early. The team plans to seek a second opinion from surgeon Dr. Keith Meister following an initial diagnosis of inflammation. Woodruff has a 2.98 ERA in nine starts this season but missed 2024 and part of last season due to injuries.
- Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel will have arthroscopic surgery after elbow injury setback
Twins right-hander Mick Abel will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery after experiencing soreness during a bullpen session, delaying his return to the rotation. The Twins, already struggling with pitching injuries, have multiple starters sidelined, including Pablo López and Bailey Ober.
- Spencer Strider out for 4 weeks with right elbow inflammation
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss four weeks due to right elbow inflammation and will undergo an MRI after the period. Strider has a history of arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a UCL repair in 2024, and will be replaced by rookie JR Ritchie in the rotation.
- Spencer Strider out for 4 weeks with right elbow inflammation
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will be sidelined for four weeks due to right elbow inflammation, requiring an MRI after the period. Strider, who has a history of arm injuries including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and UCL repair in 2024, was placed on the 15-day injured list after leaving a game with soreness and velocity concerns. Rookie JR Ritchie will replace him in the rotation.