he is actually known for his conservative therapy, so that is not necessarily true.
This is a bittersweet diagnosis. There isnt an obvious tear there, which is great. But in the setting of swelling, a small tear can be missed. To be honest with you, I dont have him start a throwing program in a week. I have the kid shut it down for the season. He successfully made the transition to the rotation and even though his innings will be down, the questions about his effectiveness in the rotation can officially be squashed. Next yr, I start him in the rotation and do what the Tigers did with Verlander and skip starts throughout the season.