Bad News for Bik and Maryland
Fans hoping to see <Maryland Bridegrooms:team#76> closer <Ruud Bik:player#1806> back in action will have to be a little more patient since <Bik:player#1806> is expected to miss another 8 months of action. The player's rehabilitation has not gone as well as expected. <Bik:player#1806> is recovering from shoulder inflammation.

<Ruud Bik:player#1806> is expected to undergo surgery in Baltimore(Maryland) tomorrow.

In 19 relief appearances this season <Bik:player#1806> has chalked up 9 saves with 26 strikeouts in 22.2 innings, 1-4 won-lost mark and a 2.78 earned run average.