Logan Henderson's rookie season with the Milwaukee Brewers is on hold after the 23-year-old pitcher was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation. Manager Pat Murphy later confirmed the diagnosis as a flexor strain, noting that imaging showed no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament and adding that Henderson “shouldn't be out too long.”
Henderson explained that the discomfort in his elbow had been building over the past few days and worsened after his most recent start.
“The last few days, my elbow hasn't been responding well, and it's been more sore than normal. I didn't feel like I was able to go Saturday and give the team the best shot to win. I talked to the team physician yesterday, and we felt like moving forward, the best option was the IL,