Derek Holland Injury: Updates on Rangers SP's Shoulder and Return

The hits keep on coming for the Texas Rangers, who have lost another starting pitcher to injury. Derek Holland left a start against the Houston Astros with a shoulder injury. Holland will reportedly be out at least six weeks.

Continue for updates. 

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Holland Out 6-8 Weeks

Friday, April 10

According to Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake, Holland is dealing with tightness in his left shoulder:

TR Sullivan of MLB.com noted that there's real concern over the severity of Holland's injury, citing a more serious diagnosis and reporting he is out at least six weeks though he could be out for two months:

Holland has battled injuries since 2014, only appearing in six games due to a knee injury suffered during the offseason. He is expected to play a key role in the Texas rotation with Yu Darvish, Matt Harrison and Martin Perez all on the 60-day disabled list. 

Injuries have been a huge story for the Rangers over the last two years—and not just in the rotation, with players such as Jurickson Profar also missing this season.