I don't think they are lying about the injury. I had a similar deep bone bruise when I was pitching and took a rocket line drive off my shin. I couldn't run long distances for over a year after that injury. The shin would tighten up and would cause foot drop where I couldn't control my foot from going up and down. It was unbelievably painful for a long time.
Let's give Tucket some space. It takes a bit of time to build the perfect shin replacement from a 3D printer.
I’m not saying the team is lying, but let’s not all act like the Astros haven’t been forthcoming on a boatload of injuries.
The difference is, you didn't have world class doctors projecting your status, and the finest medicine/supplements to aid the healing. This isn't the first time an Astros injury prognosis seems fishy or un-forthcoming.
Astros Official Injury Report Kyle Tucker - being fitted for prosthetic leg Justin Verlander - learning to pitch left handed Lance McCullers - scheduled for return in 2028 Graveman, Garcia, Javier, and Urquidy - whereabouts unknown
Tucker at contract time: Dana "So tell me why you think you deserve an 8-10 year deal?" Tucker "Well, I was on pace for about 40+ homeruns this year." Dana "On pace isn't hitting 40 homeruns now is it? ... 5 years, $160 mil ... NEXT!"
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024...rtedly-interested-in-zach-eflin.html#comments Astros, Braves, Cardinals Reportedly Interested In Zach Eflin The Astros have also had their share of rotation challenges this year, with Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both requiring Tommy John surgery. Luis Garcia has yet to return from his own TJS operation from last year while Lance McCullers Jr. is still trying to get back from his own elbow procedure. Justin Verlander is also on the shelf with a neck injury. Their current rotation consists of Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti and Jake Bloss. Brown has recovered from an awful start to the season but each of Blanco, Arrighetti and Bloss is lacking in experience. Blanco only recently moved to the rotation after years of bullpen work while Arrighetti and Bloss are rookies who both have ERAs north of 5.60 so far this year. Like Atlanta, Houston is set to pay the CBT this year but they have far more wiggle room. Houston’s CBT number is currently at $256MM, per RR. That’s just shy of the $257MM second line but crossing that only comes with a slight bump in tax rate and no draft pick penalties.
