VIERA, Fla. — Washington Nationals closer Drew Storen had surgery Friday to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left, non-throwing, hand. He is expected to miss a few days of spring training, but be able to return for his regular work and be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Matt Williams.
“[The pain has] been three or four days; just normal pitcher’s bunting/slashing, I don’t know, took a swing and it got him,” Williams said. “It’s an odd thing because you never expect anything like that to happen, but it happened to him. They took it out today in his glove hand.”
The hook of hamate bone is a very small one in the wrist. Its primary function is to provide a bony superstructure.
After three days of rest, Williams said Storen can get back on his throwing program. He will work in simulated games behind an L screen and have someone catch for him until his hand heals.
“The only thing that can complicate it is if he busts open the wound,” Williams said.
• Todd Dybas can be reached at tdybas@washingtontimes.com.
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