(AP) – Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Belisle is done for the season after having surgery on his right knee.
Belisle had a torn ligament repaired on Tuesday, his second major injury of the season. Belisle competed for the final spot in the rotation during spring training, but developed a sore forearm that sidelined him until mid-April.
Belisle made six starts for the Reds and went 1-4 with a 7.28 earned run average. The Reds sent him to Triple-A Louisville in May to turn him back into a reliever, a role he had earlier in his career. He never made it back to the big leagues.
Man, I’ve been rooting for Belisle. I hope he does make it someday. He’s had a rough year.
Maybe I started rooted for him after seeing his autograph line at Redsfest. Not too many folks in it. Kinda felt bad for him.
Big Blow For Playoff Hopes is the best headline ever.
TO Playoff Hopes…i need a copy editor
If the past is any indication, Belisle will be just fine. He’ll get traded to the Phillies in the off season and go 18-5 next year.