Chisox73
05-03-2005, 10:38 PM
The Oakland a's have placed right fielder Nick Swisher on the 15-day disabled list due to a right acromio-clavicular(AC) joint sprain.In layman's terms,it is a Grade 1 shoulder separation.One that should be healed within about 3 weeks.
Swisher will still be able to do lower-body workouts while he heals.
In his place,OF Jermaine Clark was recalled from AAA-Sacramento.Clark was hitting .228 with 2 homers and 12 RBIs for the River Cats.Clark leads Sacramento with 18 walks in 24 games,has a .354 OBP and 8 stolen bases.
He can play all 3 Of positions,and play 2nd and 3rd base.
Swisher will still be able to do lower-body workouts while he heals.
In his place,OF Jermaine Clark was recalled from AAA-Sacramento.Clark was hitting .228 with 2 homers and 12 RBIs for the River Cats.Clark leads Sacramento with 18 walks in 24 games,has a .354 OBP and 8 stolen bases.
He can play all 3 Of positions,and play 2nd and 3rd base.