Ober’s Injury Linked to Slick Balls

Bailey Ober’s elbow strain may be the result of slick baseballs from a rainy May game against the Red Sox, which he claims were improperly prepared and forced him to grip harder—especially on his breaking balls. Despite filing a complaint with MLB and the players’ association, the league found the balls met standards. Ober’s next start was disastrous, giving up seven runs in under five innings, and though an MRI ruled out ligament damage, he’s sidelined for two weeks with a mild flexor strain—his first injury stint, a stark reminder of how equipment can derail even elite athletes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fefef2ad8ac1333e