Monday, July 19, 2010

Achoo! Pitcher Hurt Trying To Hold Back Sneeze


San Diego pitcher Mat Latos landed on the Disabled List on July 9th after hurting his ribs trying to suppress a sneeze. Latos has enjoyed a fantastic season thus far with a 10-4 record and 2.45 ERA but his attempt to keep his phlegm from escaping into the open air was a failure.

Latos, 22, joins former steroid-user Cubs superstar Sammy Sosa on the "Baseball Players Derailed By Sneezes" list.

Latos' injury may have been a blessing in disguise as the Padres were hoping to give his arm a bit of a break.

“Is it a big deal?” Latos said. “That depends on how it goes and how long I’ll miss. It’s sore. I am not going to lie.”

He is eligible to return on July 24th but the Padres are expected to check pollen levels before giving him the green light.

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