Mark Rogers will have surgery, suspended 25 games for stimulant use

[battlekow]

Surgery likely for Rogers

Brew Beat

Former Brewers first-round Draft pick Mark Rogers returned to the disabled list on Tuesday and will likely need surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist.

Rogers, who had been pitching at Class A Brevard County, is scheduled to visit Dr. Don Sheridan, the Brewers’ hand specialist, in Phoenix on Friday.

Sheridan will make the final determination about surgery, but Rogers and the Brewers have known all along that a procedure would be required to release the symptoms that have bothered Rogers since May. Rogers was hoping to delay surgery until after the season, but was shut down again after allowing five earned runs on six hits and three walks in three innings on Saturday.

Rogers, 25, was the fifth overall pick in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft but has been dogged by arm injuries during his career. He appeared to get back on track in 2010, when Rogers rose all the way to the Majors, and he entered 2011 as the Brewers’ consensus top pitching prospect.

A minor Spring Training shoulder setback cost Rogers a chance to make the Opening Day roster, and the wrist issue has further marred another lost season. Rogers, who will turn 26 in January, is expected to be back to 100 percent well before the start of Spring Training.

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

Since Rogers is out of options after this year, we are either going to have to stash him in our bullpen next year or DFA him. Here's to hoping he has a heck of a Spring Training.

[WV Brew]

I think the Brewers wanted to use Rogers in the pen this year. With the signing of Jungmann and Bradley, it is less necessary to try to make him a starter. They could just give him the Joba Chamberlain treatment. If he lasts the year without injury, you could think about lengthening him out. Arnett may also be a bullpen candidate at this point in my mind. If he goes max effort in short stints, it might work out better for him. Who knows?

[djoctagone]

can mark rogers be put on the 60-day disabled list in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster? or do the brewers have to recall him from the minor leagues first and then put him on the major league disabled list?

[chadomac]

Very disappointing to see how unhealthy Rogers has been. He looked so good in late 2010 (I think it was 2010) for the MLB team... I had hopes that he could pitch for us sometime this season.

[And That]

can mark rogers be put on the 60-day disabled list in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster? or do the brewers have to recall him from the minor leagues first and then put him on the major league disabled list?

I'm 80% sure about this, but he would be "recalled, not to report" and then placed on the MLB DL (be it 15- or 60- day). Teams usually try to avoid this with minor league players as the player accumulates big league service time on the Major League DL.

[CheezWizHed]

No problem giving Rogers the Johan Santana treatment (starting in the MLB BP, then switching to starting later), granted for different reasons.

 

But the real question next year will be: Will the Defending WS Champioin Brewers want a rookie in the BP? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[paul253]

I think he could fill the role of long man in the BP next season. Remember we have at least three key free agent relievers after this season and it's doubtful with sign all of them. And as of now, we still have three starters who will be free agents in 2012. So if can pitch out of the BP next year and stay healthy, perhaps we could give him a shot at the rotation in 2012. Or if he really succeeds out of the bullpen next year, maybe the next closer?

[DHonks]

I like the idea of considering him for the pen next year and seeing how it goes. He could be a great power reliever or make a transition to the rotation.

[LouisEly]

Since Rogers is out of options after this year, we are either going to have to stash him in our bullpen next year or DFA him. Here's to hoping he has a heck of a Spring Training.

 

 

He could start the season on the 60-day DL and then "rehab" until ready.

[igor67]

If the Brewers can get useful bullpen performance out of Rogers that is a big victory at this point. Why would we expect him to be healthy at this point? I'm happy to be proven wrong, but I can't really rationally expect something different at this point.

[kramnoj]

Or if he really succeeds out of the bullpen next year, maybe the next closer

 

I'm all for planning for the future, but I'm pretty sure the Brewers have control of Axford for 4 more seasons.

 

I think bullpen arm in 2012 and possible starter beyond is the optimistic path. And if starting is out of the question, a cheap young BP arm is nice to have for a few years.

[Rightomac13]

http://brewersbeat.mlblog...suspended-for-stimulant/

 

per McCalvy

[razzzorsharp]

What a pumpkin eater...

[TooLiveBrew]

Ouch. This has been a very rough year for Rogers, and it was such a critical one in terms of his development.

 

Hang in there, Mark. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

[JimH5]

First round bust. . .

 

Can't stay healthy. . .

 

Suspended for drug use. . .

 

Clean the roster of this loser.

[craigharmann]

Wow. That was surprising news.

[DHonks]

I'll still support Mark and hope for the best. He's probably using a greeny or something similar.

[jjfanec]

First round bust. . .

 

Can't stay healthy. . .

 

Suspended for drug use. . .

 

Clean the roster of this loser.

Wow this seems overly harsh. Injuries dont make a guy a loser. The drug use is not okay but being a bust and injured should not be in the same category. If I had to guess I would say he tested positive for something that was used to speed up recovery or ease pain. But it could just be weed.

[fondybrewfan]

I think it is about time just to cut the guy.

 

MLB Network indicates it is a 50 game suspension; not 25

[JimH5]

Wow this seems overly harsh. Injuries dont make a guy a loser. The drug use is not okay but being a bust and injured should not be in the same category. If I had to guess I would say he tested positive for something that was used to speed up recovery or ease pain. But it could just be weed.

You're right, injuries don't make him a loser. I was summarizing his career after 7 years with the organization. He's had virtually no impact on the major league team, with no reason to honestly think he's going to turn it around. Then to have two failed drug tests--what's the point of keeping him?

 

As for what he tested positive for, your guess is as good as mine. Your guess is very generous, which makes you really supportive of the guy. Whatever it was, he's responsible to keep banned substances out of his body, and he failed. Twice.

 

So after 7 years, he has as many starts as failed drug tests. That's worth keeping?

[jjfanec]

Wow this seems overly harsh. Injuries dont make a guy a loser. The drug use is not okay but being a bust and injured should not be in the same category. If I had to guess I would say he tested positive for something that was used to speed up recovery or ease pain. But it could just be weed.

You're right, injuries don't make him a loser. I was summarizing his career after 7 years with the organization. He's had virtually no impact on the major league team, with no reason to honestly think he's going to turn it around. Then to have two failed drug tests--what's the point of keeping him?

 

As for what he tested positive for, your guess is as good as mine. Your guess is very generous, which makes you really supportive of the guy. Whatever it was, he's responsible to keep banned substances out of his body, and he failed. Twice.

 

So after 7 years, he has as many starts as failed drug tests. That's worth keeping?

I am fairly supportive of Rogers because he has battled back after a crazy amount of injuries. I was generous in my guess but Ash just said he wasnt a steriod or performance enhancer that is why it was only 25 games. I just reread my post and it sounded like I had a pretty weak stance on if it was weed. If it was weed that is a stupid mistake because why would you be using that with millions on the line?

 

My comment was directed toward calling Rogers out as a loser. Just seemed over the line and an overly personal attack. Has he been a disappointment as a prospect? Definitely, but a loser seemed over the top.

 

I would keep him until Spring Training to see how he recovers from his surgery.

[TheCrust]

Very disappointing news to say the least.

 

Count me in on the giving him until the end of spring training to see how everything shakes out, but that leash has got to be pretty short at this point.

[JimH5]

My comment was directed toward calling Rogers out as a loser. Just seemed over the line and an overly personal attack. Has he been a disappointment as a prospect? Definitely, but a loser seemed over the top.

 

Fair enough. It was an emotional response to the news that this is his 2nd violation.

 

To me, that just brings embarrassment and shame to the team--from a guy who hasn't earned any Get Out of Jail Free cards. It's like Gagne starting his Brewers career by being named in the Mitchell Report. I would be much more forgiving if it was a guy with a track record of success for this team.

 

I've been a fan for a very long time, and will continue to be long after Mark Rogers has faded from memory. I don't feel the need to cheer for a guy just because he's wearing the shirt.

[Mass Haas]

Brewers pitcher from Maine suspended

By Kevin Thomas, Kennebec (ME) Journal Staff Writer

Major League Baseball announced today that it has suspended Mark Rogers of Orrs Island, a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, for 25 games for his second violation of the league’s policy against the use of stimulants.

 

Rogers, 25, might not begin serving the suspension until next year because he is scheduled to have surgery soon to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists.

It was not disclosed what stimulant Rogers used, or when Rogers’ first violation occurred. His agent, Jack Toffey, said the stimulant was not amphetamines.

Toffey said there may have been a problem with “the number of medications related to the carpal tunnel syndrome."

“Obviously, I’m surprised and disappointed,” Toffey said. “But the rules are in place. There is no disputing it. You cannot appeal.”

Rogers could not be reached for comment today. Toffey said his client “did not want to talk about it.”

 

Major League Baseball rules concerning stimulants call for counseling for a first offense. A second offense is a 25-game suspension. A third offense is 80 days. A fourth offense is a lifetime ban.

The rule took effect before the 2006 season.