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The Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Brent Honeywell has departed a bullpen session after throwing only a handful of pitches.
He was escorted off the mound with a trainer. We will update this story as we know more.
Honeywell leaves live BP early with trainer Michael Sandoval. Did not appear to be any issue with arm. #Rays pic.twitter.com/cXdyV6JrYY
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) February 22, 2018
Potential development at #Rays camp: Top prospect RHP Brent Honeywell cut short live BP session and left with trainer. Clearly upset.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 22, 2018
#Rays Honeywell was 8-10 pitches into his BP session, threw a pitch, cursed loudly a couple times. Checked by trainer, the walked off mound and toward clubhouse. More when we know it. https://t.co/IWUbnKQcaw
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 22, 2018
Hearing injury issue with #Rays Honeywell is definitely arm related and of potential major concern. Hope to know more later.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 22, 2018
UPDATE 1 - it is indeed an injury, and being classified as a “right forearm strain”
#Rays Cash said it’s a right forearm strain for Honeywell, is being further evaluated
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 22, 2018
UPDATE 2 - The worst case scenario has been confirmed.
BREAKING: #Rays Honeywell has torn UCL, recommended for TJ surgery
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 23, 2018