Cubs RP Hunter Harvey Suffers Stress Reaction Near Triceps, Shut Down 4 More Weeks -

"Righty reliever Hunter Harvey has been out since April 9 due to inflammation in his right triceps, and he'll be shut down for at least another four weeks after a recurrence of that issue. He experienced abnormal soreness following his bullpen on Thursday, and a subsequent MRI revealed a stress reaction in the triceps area."

"Stress reactions are a pre-fracture injury caused by overuse, essentially "hot spots" of bone marrow edema and microscopic damage. They often go undiagnosed because they are not often picked up by standard imaging techniques, which can lead to further damage. That can lead to frustration in athletes, trainers, and coaching staffs because there is seemingly nothing wrong despite repeated claims of discomfort."

"I would imagine many of you first became aware of these types of injuries when it was revealed that Yu Darvish had been dealing with a stress reaction in his right elbow for much of the 2018 season. While I don't think his diagnosis necessarily spurred more due diligence across the sport, I have seen more such diagnoses with Cubs players - like Brandon Morrow, Brennen Davis, and Ben Brown - in the time since."

"By my count, he'd had 12 stints on the IL in his career prior to signing with the Cubs. The ironic part of all this is that the main reason he went against his preference to avoid playing in a bi"

Hunter Harvey has been sidelined since April 9 with inflammation in his right triceps and will be shut down for at least another four weeks after a recurrence. After a bullpen session, he reported abnormal soreness, and an MRI showed a stress reaction in the triceps area. Stress reactions are pre-fracture overuse injuries marked by bone marrow edema and microscopic damage, often missed by standard imaging. Such injuries can frustrate teams because discomfort may persist despite little visible damage. Yu Darvish’s 2018 elbow stress reaction is cited as a familiar example, and similar diagnoses have appeared among Cubs players such as Brandon Morrow, Brennen Davis, and Ben Brown. Harvey’s history includes frequent IL stints and limited innings with the Cubs, raising concerns about his ability to stay healthy.

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