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• Craig Stammen: Officially retires

  08/04/2023 • By RotoWire

  Stammen (shoulder) retired from professional baseball Friday. After suffering a shoulder injury during spring training, Stammen said it was unlikely he ever pitches again, and his prediction officially came true Friday. The 39-year-old reliever spent 13 seasons in the majors with Washington and San Diego and will finish his career with a 3.66 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.

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• Padres' Craig Stammen: Likely to retire

  03/12/2023 • By RotoWire

  Stammen (shoulder) told reporters Sunday that it's unlikely he ever pitches again, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Stammen suffered a torn capsule in his right shoulder and strained his sub scapula Friday, and the injuries are related to the torn rotator cuff the right-hander suffered in 2022. He's been told that the recovery time would be four to six months without surgery, with an operation creating a longer rehab process. While Stammen may take some time before making an official announcement, it does seem likely that his playing career is over.

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• Padres' Craig Stammen: May have avoided major injury

  03/12/2023 • By RotoWire

  Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Stammen's shoulder injury isn't as serious as it initially appeared, and the reliever is expected to be reevaluated in a couple of days, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. When Stammen departed Friday's Cactus League contest with an injury that was later reported to be right shoulder discomfort, the fear was that he aggravated the issue that caused him to miss most of the second half of last season. While that may still be the case, Melvin's update Saturday at least offers hope that Stammen isn't in line for another extended absence. Even if he does bounce back quickly, there's no guarantee the veteran reliever will make the Opening Day roster, as he's currently on a minor-league deal.

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• Padres' Craig Stammen: Departs due to shoulder issue

  03/10/2023 • By RotoWire

  Stammen is being evaluated for right shoulder discomfort, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. That's what led to him suddenly walking off the mound during Friday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Royals. And it is ominous news given that Stammen missed a large chunk of the second half last year due to what was diagnosed at the time as right shoulder inflammation.

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• Padres' Craig Stammen: Leaves appearance with injury

  03/10/2023 • By RotoWire

  Stammen was removed from a Cactus League appearance Friday against the Royals due to an apparent injury, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Hopefully it's not a recurrence of shoulder inflammation, which is what prompted his 60-day IL stay in the second half last season. The 39-year-old reliever re-signed with the Padres this winter on a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.

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