Reports from Cardinal camp indicate that Cardinal relief pitcher Josh Kinney will undergo will surgery to repair a ligament in his right elbow and is likely out for the season.
Kinney was penciled in as the Cardinals' set-up man for Jason Isringhausen this season and was the top strikeout threat in the Cardinal's bullpen before his season got shelved. He pitched 100+ innings in relief last season.
The only positive I see in this situation is that it most likely gives Brian Falkenborg a shot in the big leagues this season in order to fill the void left by Kinney. Falkenborg, a short call-up last season, has shown flashes of brilliance at Trips AAA Memphis. He also poses as a strikeout threat.
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