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News: Wagner’s Simulated Inning, Back to NYC

by Matthew Cerrone on August 16th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Billy Wagner threw a one simulated inning on the mound today in Pittsburgh’s PNC Park.

Wagner told reporters that, while his forearm feels good, his elbow is not yet to ready to pitch on back-to-back days, meaning he may be unable to return from the disabled list, on time, as expected, on Monday.

Update6:30 pm

Wagner is being sent back to New York and will not be activated on Monday, where he may be re-examined by a doctor.

To hear from Wagner, check out SNY’s Pre-Game Show.