Scott Oberg Is Back On Track
Scott Oberg was one of the multitude of Rockies relievers that struggled in the first couple months of the season. After getting lit up in April, Oberg bounced to and fro on the disabled list before returning for good at the end of June. However, since returning, he's been money. Oberg's carried a wonderful 1.38 ERA since June 29, he's struck out 13 batters and walked just three in 13 innings, and his ground ball rate is a brilliant 58%. Oberg was called on to hold the line against the Athletics on Sunday, and he struck out the only batter he faced. He looks like he's got it back together, and he should be a solid source of Holds in the future.
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Scott Oberg Could Retire
Scott Oberg (elbow) has not been playing catch, and the concept of attempting a comeback at this point seems far-fetched. Four instances of a blood clot in his right forearm have derailed the right-hander's career, with the first incident coming in August of 2016 and the fourth in March of last year at spring training. A compression spot was detected in his forearm while undergoing an ultrasound exam last September, and surgery was done to clean up scar tissue and shave "down away all the area that was compressing up against the artery." "I'm not really in a rush to pick up a ball again in the near term and give it another go," Oberg said.
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