Joe Merickel to Miss 5-6 Weeks
After injuring himself, <Lions:team#7> reliever <Joe Merickel:player#9552> headed straight to the hospital. He was removed from the game as a precaution after throwing a pitch, and the team's worst fears were confirmed when it turned out to be a little more serious. <Merickel:player#9552> will miss at least 5-6 weeks with elbow inflammation.

This season <Merickel:player#9552> has logged 1 save. He has thrown 48 innings, dished out 54 strikeouts and walked 15 while putting up a 0-4 mark and a 3.75 ERA.