Jose Tabata Shut Down with Fractured Hand
By Editorial Staff
The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to shut down outfielder Jose Tabata for the remainder of the season. Tabata has been out for nearly two weeks dealing with a fractured left hand.
Tabata last appeared for the Pirates during a September 5th contest against the Houston Astros. Tabata exited that game early after experiencing discomfort in his left wrist. A day later Tabata was diagnosed with a fractured hand.
Pittsburgh decided to rest Tabata for 10 days before making a final decision regarding the rest of the year. Friday marked the 10th day, and Tabata hadn’t progressed as much as the Pirates had hoped. Pittsburgh’s manager Clint Hurdle told reporters that the risk of bringing Tabata back for the final two weeks of the season wasn’t deemed to be worth it.
Injuries have plagued Tabata all season. Before his most recent stint on the disabled list, Tabata missed a month and a half of action after straining his quad in June.
Thought it’s certainly had its lows, 2011 has also provided the 23 year old with some job security. Pittsburgh locked up Tabata for the next 6 years back at the end of August. The $15 million deal keeps Tabata with the Pirates through 2016 and includes 3 team options from 2017-19 worth a total of $37.25 million.
Held to only 91 games this season, Tabata has hit at a clip of .266/.349/.362 with 23 extra base hits, 53 runs scored and 16 stolen bases.
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