Matt Guerrier could miss 6-8 months while recovering from arm injury

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Guerrier was placed on the 60-day disabled list last week and he is now looking for a second opinion on his right forearm flexor tear. The tear is reportedly near his elbow and the recovery time could take six to eight months, according to ESPN Chicago.

“The tear is less than an inch displaced,” Guerrier said. “(The doctor) said the ligament looked good and everything else looked good. The doctor said typically for someone who is not a pitcher you could let it go. It feels pretty good right now but the doctor said for a pitcher this is something you definitely want to get fixed.

“The recovery is shorter than Tommy John surgery. It will be six to eight months. It kind of depends on the rehab and no setbacks. It will be six months if everything went great, seven to eight months if you had to take some time off.”

Guerrier has said that he has been plagued by the injury for at least two years, so it has to be great for him to finally have the chance to fix his arm.

For Guerrier, who is 35-years-old, he has to wonder about the future because his contract expires after this season. He was acquired by the Cubs from the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 2. If he is to return next season, he is going to have to rely on a minor-league deal.