Cory Luebke on the way back from two surgeries
by Phil Mendelson | Fri, Feb 20th 1:09am EST
Cory Luebke estimated Thursday that he's a month away from throwing off a mound. Making his way back from a second Tommy John surgery, Luebke has gone through a long-toss program and is currently playing catch at 60 feet. He's set to begin the season in extended spring training. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact:
After a promising first year as a starter back in 2011, 2012 was going to be the year that Luebke becomes the Ace of the team. Starting the year going 3-1 with a 2.61 ERA, he was on his way. Until elbow tightness derailed his season, leading to the Tommy John surgery. Luebke was then expected back after the All-Star break in 2013, only to be shut down after some bullpen sessions. Then in February 2014 Luebke announced he had a tear in the UCL needing reconstructive surgery. How Cory comes back from all this surgery is mystery to everyone. If he can pitch like he did back in 2012, then you might get an top pitcher very late in the draft.
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