Season Ends for Eric Robert of Minnesota
The <Minnesota Mallards:team#5> were dealt a severe blow when <Eric Robert:player#4031> was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the <Oregon Explorers:team#75>. After the game, the team trainer reported <Robert:player#4031> might have to spend a lengthy time on the injured list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 29-year-old reliever out for the rest of the season with bone chips in his elbow. They indicated it would take <Robert:player#4031> at least 8 months to heal.

This season <Robert:player#4031> has recorded no saves with a 1-1 record. He's made 10 relief appearances, tossed 19.1 innings while fanning 17 with a 5.59 ERA.