Glen Perkins Injury: Updates on Twins Pitcher's Shoulder and Recovery

Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn labrum and rotator cuff issues in his left shoulder that required surgery.

Continue for updates.

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Perkins Undergoes Surgery

Thursday, June 23

La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune reported Perkins had surgery Thursday and had to have the labrum reattached to the bone during the operation, which will make his recovery process longer.

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Perkins' Injury Ends Shaky Season

Perkins, 33, has been on the disabled list since the first week in April. 

He appeared in just two games this season, giving up two runs while striking out three batters in 2.0 innings pitched. He's served as the team's primary closer since 2013, registering 102 saves in the prior three seasons.

But the last year has been a tough one for Perkins. After going into last year's All-Star break with a 1.21 ERA and 28 saves in 28 opportunities, earning his third straight All-Star appearance along the way, he saved just four more games down the stretch and blew three save opportunities. His ERA ballooned up to 3.32, he battled injuries, and he eventually lost the closer role to Kevin Jepsen.

The fear in Minnesota will be that Perkins never fully recovers from this injury.

That fear is compounded by the fact that Jepsen has struggled in the closer's role this season, blowing three saves in 10 opportunities while posting a 5.40 ERA. Perkins' injury and Jepsen's struggles have made the closer's role a major question mark for the team, both this season and beyond.

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