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Muñoz avoids serious knee injury
Seattle's closer gets good news from an MRI after leaving Sunday's game early.
In brief
Seattle's closer gets good news from an MRI after leaving Sunday's game early. Andrés Muñoz's knee injury is not structurally serious and he could return to pitch immediately. Originally reported by Mlb.
Muñoz's knee injury not serious
Seattle's closer Andrés Muñoz had an MRI on Tuesday that showed nothing structurally concerning after he left Sunday's game in Denver with right knee discomfort.
“nothing serious, nothing structurally concerning”
Could return immediately
Muñoz was set to do a pregame workout Tuesday to determine if he'd be available that night. He wore a brace on the knee during drills.
How the injury happened
Muñoz exited Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rockies after giving up a solo homer and a walk. The discomfort showed up after the walk, though GM Justin Hollander said it's been an ongoing issue from the season's physical demands.
“It's just something that he's been dealing with off and on a little bit.”
Donovan's season is over
Infielder-outfielder Brendan Donovan won't return this season due to his concussion suffered on August 22. He's had successful eye therapy and will see a specialist Wednesday.
Hancock and Brash updates
Pitcher Emerson Hancock might be activated from the IL for relief work, but the team will decide based on value. Matt Brash received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his lat strain and will be limited for eight weeks after the season.
The bottom line
Andrés Muñoz's knee injury is not structurally serious and he could return to pitch immediately.
