Joel Zumaya

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The Minnesota Twins have released injured right-hander Joel Zumaya.

Zumaya was released by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and will reportedly undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm. AP File PhotoJoel Zumaya was officially relea...

Oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya has told the Minnesota Twins he'll have reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in his latest comeback attempt.

Zumaya reportedly will have surgery on his right elbow late this month. AP File PhotoJoel Zumaya will undergo Tommy John surgery in an attempt to pitch again.Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya has chosen to underg...

It was only the first game of spring training, but things were looking good for the Minnesota Twins.

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This weekend was just the latest in what seems to be a constant uphill battle for Joel Zumaya. After missing all of 2011 following surgery on his right elbow that had a screw replaced, he entered free agency and the Minnesota Twins decided to take a...

There should really be no doubt who the St. Louis Cardinals will tab as their opening day starter. Right now, Chris Carpenter is the only player on the team, other than Adam Wainwright (maybe) who deserves to get the ball when the Cardinals help open...

The former Tigers flamethrower, whose Twins career ended with a UCL tear before really starting, told the AP, "I'm a pretty dang good fisherman, so I might pursue professional fishing." Watch for tendinitis when you reel 'em in, buddy. More &...

When a player with the injury history of Minnesota Twins right-hander Joel Zumaya is forced to leave camp early in the spring after experiencing discomfort in his throwing arm, it’s natural to assume the worst.  Unfortunately these initial fears w...