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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Josh Beckett announces plans to retire
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett announced his retirement after the Dodgers were eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday night, MLB.com reports. Beckett, who last pitched on Aug. 3, had his final season end prematurely due to a torn labrum in his hip. "I just don't see me going through that rehab and coming back to pitch at this point in my life," he said. Beckett delivered a 2.88 ERA and 107:39 K:BB ratio in 115 2/3 innings during his final season. He ends his career with a 138-106 record, 3.88 ERA and 1,901 strikeouts in 2,051 innings. He was named the MVP of the 2003 World Series while pitching for the Marlins and was part of two World Series titles with the 2003 Marlins and 2007 Red Sox.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Josh Beckett transferred to 60-day disabled list
The Los Angeles Dodgers cleared a 40-man roster spot Saturday by transferring pitcher Josh Beckett to the 60-day disabled list. Beckett has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season, so the move is strictly procedural.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Josh Becket out for season, maybe beyond
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett confirmed that he is out for the season Friday due to a hip injury, and he told reporters this injury might just bring his career to an end. Beckett will be 35 next May, and has required surgeries at the end of each of the last two seasons. He told reporters he is still contemplating his future, but will require hip surgery regardless of whether he plays next season or not. "I certainly have plans if I decide not to play next year," he said, via the Orange County Register. "I'll leave it at that." Beckett is a free agent this offseason, after tossing 115 2/3 innings with a 2.88 ERA in 2014.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Manager: Josh Beckett probably done for the year
Any optimism regarding Los Angeles Dodgers veteran starter Josh Beckett pitching again this season has vanished. Don Mattingly told the Orange County Register that it's "probably not very possible" that Beckett will throw another pitch this season. He has been out for a month with a hip injury after compiling a 6-6 record and 2.88 ERA. The 34-yeear-old Beckett could opt for surgery to repair the damaged hip.
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by Chris Cwik |
Josh Beckett able to play catch Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett was able to play catch Saturday, according to MLB.com. Beckett played catch while sitting. He's attempting to come back from a hip injury. There is still no timetable for his return despite making some progress.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Josh Beckett yet to resume throwing
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett has yet to resume throwing after going on the disabled list in early August with a hip impingement, MLB.com reports. "At this point, he's been out a little bit," manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday. "It's going to take him awhile before he can start throwing. Once that happens, it's going to take him a little while to get built up. Is there going to be enough time? I'm not sure." It's looking more and more likely that Beckett won't be able to return to the mound this season, though the team has yet to rule him out officially.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Manager thinks Josh Beckett could pitch again this year
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Friday that it's possible Josh Beckett pitches again this season, MLB.com reports. Beckett was placed on the disabled list Friday with a hip impingement that teammates believe will sideline him for the remainder of the year. However, the manager isn't ruling out a return from Beckett just yet. The team also announced that he is dealing with a groin strain.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Report: Hip issue may cause Josh Beckett to retire
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett has a torn labrum and cysts in his left hip, which won't heal without surgery, MLB.com reports. Teammates have said that Beckett will miss the remainder of the season and believe the injury may cause the pitcher to retire, though the team has yet to make an official announcement on Beckett's timetable aside from placing him on the disabled list Friday.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Josh Beckett placed on disabled list with hip impingement
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a left hip impingement, the team announced. Beckett may be sidelined for the remainder of the year with the hip injury. He owns a 2.88 ERA and 107:39 K:BB ratio in 115 2/3 innings over 20 starts.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Report: Josh Beckett might be out for season with hip injury
Los Angeles Dodgers struggling right-hander Josh Beckett will likely be placed on the disabled list with a hip injury and might even be out for the year, per the Los Angeles Times. Beckett, who underwent an MRI, will have his rotation spot assumed by Roberto Hernandez. If Beckett has indeed thrown his last pitch for the Dodgers this season, it will end with a 6-6 record and 2.88 ERA.
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