PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are deciding what to
do after determining reliever Brandon Lyon, acquired this week from
the Red Sox, has a frayed ligament in his right elbow.
Lyon missed both games of the Pirates-Reds series this week in
Cincinnati to undergo medical tests in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates were told by the Red Sox there was no problem with
Lyon's arm when the trade was made Tuesday. If the Pirates decide
Lyon is not healthy enough to complete the trade, they could seek
another player.
Lyon is 4-5 with a 3.93 ERA and nine saves in 42 relief
appearances. He was claimed by the Red Sox off waivers from the
Blue Jays last winter.
The Pirates acquired Lyon and minor league pitcher Anastacio
Martinez from the Red Sox for left-hander Scott Sauerbeck and minor
league reliever Mike Gonzalez and cash.