August 19, 2008 Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino was diagnosed with bursitis in his throwing shoulder after being examined by team medical director David Lintner on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
August 8, 2008 Felipe Paulino flew to Houston on Thursday to be examined by team medical director Dr. David Lintner today, according to the Houston Chronicle. Paulino experienced tightness in his shoulder during his first minor league rehab outing Tuesday for Triple-A Round Rock, but the injury isnt linked to the pinched nerve in his right arm that has kept him on the DL all season.
August 6, 2008 Felipe Paulino has experienced elbow tightness in his first rehab appearance Wednesday, according to Astros.com. He didn't have a reoccurrence of the nerve issue that shelved him in Spring Training and later forced him to the DL, but his recent shoulder issue is cause for concern. He will be examined by team medical director David Lintner on Thursday.
August 2, 2008 Houston pitcher Felipe Paulino will throw his second simulated game today as he recovers from a pinched nerve in his right arm, according to the Houston Chronicle.
July 27, 2008 Felipe Paulino is making progress in his recovery from a pinched nerve in his upper right arm, according to the Houston Chronicle. He threw a bullpen session Saturday for the first time since spring training, and will throw another bullpen Monday before pitching simulated games Wednesday and Saturday. He said, "Im feeling great. This is the first time (since he was injured) Ive thrown my slider and curveball on the hill. I felt strong and mechanically was making progress. Its just a matter of time before Im ready for a game."
