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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Oct 26, 1983, San Cristobal, Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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| November 6, 2006 Francisco Liriano underwent successful surgery on his left elbow on Monday, according to the AP. He will miss the entire 2007 as he rehabilitates. |
| November 3, 2006 Francisco Liriano will have Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow next Monday and will probably miss the entire 2007 season, the AP reports. Liriano was brilliant as a rookie, winning 12 games with a 2.16 ERA. He also struck out 144 batters over 121 IP, and had a ratio right at 1.00. Liriano was a strong Rookie of the Year and perhaps even Cy Young candidate as of late July, but he only pitched six innings over the last two months of the year as the elbow problem began to rear its ugly head. |
| November 2, 2006 Francisco Liriano is planning to see another doctor about his ailing left elbow, according to the AP. Nothing is known at this point, but Tommy John surgery is a possibility. |
| October 25, 2006 Francisco Liriano still is experiencing pain in his left elbow, so he left the Twins' facility in Florida to consider undergoing surgery, according to the Star-Tribune. He will be examined again by Dr. John Uribe to help him determine whether surgery is his best course of action. "Francisco continued to experience pain while taking part in a throwing session, and at this point, he felt it was necessary to re-evaluate his situation," said Gene Mato, one of Liriano's agents. "After conferring with the Twins and the different medical personnel that have evaluated him, he will determine whether or not he wants to have surgery in the next week or so." It's not clear yet if the procedure would be exploratory or a full-blown Tommy John ligament replacement. |
| October 10, 2006 The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that if Francisco Liriano isn't at 100 percent health by the end of the Dominican Winter League season, he will have elbow surgery, possibly a full reconstruction. General manager Terry Ryan said "We're trying to get a feel for this. We'd like to have him pitch this fall or winter to have a basis to determine his future. Hopefully, we can avoid surgery and get him as a part of this rotation for next spring." |
| October 9, 2006 The Twins will send Francisco Liriano to their spring training and minor league facility in Fort Myers on Tuesday to start a therapy and rehab program, general manager Terry Ryan said. "We're going to put him down there and see how things go, and hopefully before he leaves there he'll be throwing off a mound," Ryan said. |
| September 30, 2006 Francisco Liriano, who has been shut down for the season and is on a rehabilitation track to be ready for spring training, will travel with the team throughout the playoffs and then go to the Twins' facility in Fort Myers, Fla., according to the AP He said he'll begin throwing there this fall once he stops feeling pain in his elbow. Surgery has been ruled out for now. |
| September 26, 2006 The Twins have decided that Francisco Liriano will not have surgery on his left elbow, according to the Star-Tribune. "We are going to put him through rehab and get him ready for next season," GM Terry Ryan said. However, if Liriano has a setback down the road, surgery is still a possibility. |
| September 20, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that Francisco Liriano got a second opinion on his elbow by Dr. James Andrews on Monday. There were no definitive answers given about what's causing the pain, though an MRI again revealed no structural damage. |
| September 14, 2006 ESPNEWS reports that an MRI on Francisco Liriano showed no new damage in the left-handers's elbow. Despite the good news, the Twins have no intention of letting Liriano pitch again this season. It's not clear what the next course of action will be, but it appears that Liriano will avoid Tommy John surgery. |
| September 13, 2006 Francisco Liriano will miss the rest of the season after leaving Wednesday's game in the third inning with pain in his elbow, according to the AP. "Obviously he won't be pitching again," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Something is in there bothering and continuing to stop him. ... Obviously when he gets in a game and puts a little extra torque in there, something is not right. We have to make sure we stop it and do what we have to do." Liriano had an MRI after the game, though results weren't immediately known. There is a possibility that he will need Tommy John surgery, which would almost certainly sideline him for the entire 2007 season. |
| September 13, 2006 Francisco Liriano left Wednesday's start against the A's in the third inning, apparently re-injuring his elbow. He was cruising along, allowing just one hit through two-plus innings. Liriano's status is up in the air at this point, although this clearly isn't a good sign. This was Liriano's first start since August 7. |
| September 11, 2006 The Twins activated Francisco Liriano from the 15-day DL Monday, acccording to the AP. Liriano, who has been out with a left elbow injury, is expected to start on Wednesday against the A's. |
| September 10, 2006 Francisco Liriano pitched three hitless innings in his rehab start yesterday, allowing one walk, while striking out four, according to the Pioneer Press. "He was throwing the ball great, they said," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "That's exciting. Really good news for this ballclub." And for fantasy owners, since Liriano is expected to return to the rotation on Wednesday. |
| September 8, 2006 Francisco Liriano will make a rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, according to the AP. The plan is to have him throw about 50 pitches. If all goes well, Liriano should rejoin the Twins next week. |
| September 7, 2006 The Twins still haven't set a day for Francisco Liriano to make a minor league rehab start because it's uncertain when their minor league affiliates will be playing postseason games, according to the AP. The plan is to have Liriano throw 50 pitches in his rehab start, then return him to the rotation in the middle of next week. |
| September 6, 2006 As expected, Francisco Liriano tossed a simulated game Wednesday for the first time since going on the disabled list with an elbow injury, according to the AP. "Everything went really good," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He's doing very well now. We'll make sure he comes in with no soreness tomorrow." He tentatively is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday, which would put him in line to come off the disabled list to start for the Twins on Sept. 14. |
| September 5, 2006 Francisco Liriano, who is on the DL with a left elbow strain, is scheduled to throw two or three innings in a simulated game on Wednesday, according to the AP. He could make a minor league rehab start as soon as Saturday and might rejoin the rotation next week |
| September 4, 2006 Francisco Liriano got through a throwing session on Monday and said he felt great, according to the AP. "He threw great," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Everything went good. Wednesday he'll throw to some hitters and we'll see where we're at then." Liriano is shooting for a September 14 return. |
| September 3, 2006 If all continues to go well for Francisco Liriano in his recovery from an elbow injury, he could start for the Twins by Sept. 14, according to the Star-Tribune. He reported no pain in the joint after throwing his first full bullpen session yesterday. He'll throw again Monday and work a simulated game Wednesday. |
| September 2, 2006 Francisco Liriano, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 8 with a strained ligament in his pitching arm, threw all his pitches off a mound at Yankee Stadium on Saturday and felt no discomfort, according to the AP. "He let it fly," manager Ron Gardenhire said. Liriano is slated to throw batting practice Wednesday at Tampa Bay and could go to Triple-A Rochester for a rehab assignment after that. |
| September 2, 2006 Francisco Liriano, who is on the DL with a strained elbow ligament, is expected throw a full bullpen session today for the first time since going on the disabled list, according to the Star-Tribune. If all goes well today and in a similar session Monday, Liriano could face live hitters Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. |
| August 30, 2006 Francisco Liriano threw off the mound Wednesday for the first time since landing on the DL August 8 with a strained ligament in his pitching arm, according to the AP. He threw about 45 pitches, only fastballs and changeups, in a 20-minute session. "I'm feeling really good," Liriano said after the workout. "Nothing's bothering me so far." Liriano will throw a similar session at 80 percent on Thursday, and he hopes to throw at 100 percent on Saturday. There's no timetable for the lefty's return, but the Twins are hoping to get him back sometime in September. |
| August 29, 2006 Team doctors examined Francisco Liriano on Tuesday and said everything looks good in his rehabilitation, according to the AP. Liriano is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday in tennis shoes. |
| August 28, 2006 Francisco Liriano will be examined Tuesday and hopes to be cleared to throw off a mound on Wednesday, according to the Pioneer Press. He's on the disabled list with an elbow injury, and his availability for the remainder of the season remains unclear. |
| August 25, 2006 Francisco Liriano played catch before Friday's game and reported no pain, according to the AP. He will play more catch this weekend with the hope of doing a bullpen session next week. "I feel good," Liriano said. "I think I'll be back soon." Manager Ron Gardenhire said that if Liriano starts to feel any pain at all, he would shut the pitcher down for the year. |
| August 24, 2006 If Francisco Liriano returns this season, it could be out of the bullpen, according to the Star-Tribune. "Using him out of the bullpen, if he's healthy, is always an option," said manager Ron Gardenhire. "That's not saying we can't start him again, but it has to be right." |
| August 23, 2006 If Francisco Liriano suffers any setbacks while recovering from his elbow injury, he will be shut down for the season, according to the Twins website. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Liriano's long-term health is more important than the team's short-term goals for the season. |
| August 22, 2006 Francisco Liriano threw for the first time on Tuesday since going on the disabled list with elbow problems, according to the AP. He played catch, making 30 throws from 60 feet, and reported no problems. "There's no timetable, so don't start writing timetables," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He was out there for the first time and it's going to be a process." |
| August 20, 2006 Francisco Liriano was evaluated by team doctors on Sunday, and he will begin a throwing program on Tuesday, according to the AP. "He looks as good as he could possibly look given the way he started out," Dr. Dan Buss said. That said, manager Ron Gardenhire has refused to put a timetable on Liriano's rehab or target a date for his return to the rotation. Liriano has been on the disabled list since Aug. 11 with a mildly strained ligament in his left arm. |
| August 17, 2006 Francisco Liriano could try to throw lightly soon, although it won't be before doctors examine his shoulder and elbow Sunday, according to the Star-Tribune. Liriano had hoped to throw some Tuesday, but the medical staff didn't think he was ready. Liriano is currently on the 15-day disabled list because of weakness in the shoulder and a mild strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. |
| August 15, 2006 Francisco Liriano will see doctors later this week to guage the progress of his injured pitching arm, according to the AP. Liriano has been on the DL with elbow and arm inflammation. "My shoulder is getting better," Liriano said. "I feel better. We want to make sure everything's good before I come back." |
| August 14, 2006 Despite reports that Francisco Liriano will begin throwing on Tuesday, that is not the case, according to the Twins website. Rather, Liriano will shut it down until he is evaluated again, which will probably be late this week. |
| August 13, 2006 Francisco Liriano will begin playing catch on Tuesday, according to the Star-Tribune. His rehab program will keep him sidelined at least until the end of August. However, it could also take him longer to regain strength in his pitching arm, so a timetable for his return is unclear. |
| August 12, 2006 The Twins think one of the reasons Francisco Liriano is experiencing shoulder and elbow problems is because he hadn't done enough of the routine maintenance in between starts that many big-league pitchers do, according to the Pioneer-Press. "Starters sometimes have a tendency to think that after they've started well, now I've got my five days (to rest)," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "That's not the way it is. That's what he's learning now you have to work every day. And he's going to find that out over the next few weeks for sure. He's going to have to work very, very hard (to come back this season). He's had enough talks, and he understands. He's going to do the work now." Liriano is now going through stretching and strengthening exercises that initially will require a commitment of at least two hours a day. |
| August 10, 2006 Francisco Liriano underwent an exam on Thursday that included a second, enhanced MRI on his elbow, according to the AP. The test showed a mild chronic strain of his ulnar collateral ligament, and the exam also showed weakness and stiffness in his shoulder, which is causing his forearm soreness. Liriano had multiple shoulder problems a couple of years ago. Twins physician Dr. John Steubs said Thursday night that he was "optimistic, but not totally confident" that Liriano would pitch again in 2006. |
| August 9, 2006 As expected, the Twins placed Francisco Liriano on the disabled list Tuesday, according to the Pioneer Press. A timeline for his return from pain in his forearm and elbow won't be set at least until he undergoes a thorough examination on Wednesday. |
| August 8, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that Francisco Liriano is out indefinitely with an apparent left elbow injury. After his outing on Monday, the lefty admitted that he was still sore and was unable to throw any of his pitches. "I couldn't even throw the fastball, slider, changeup, anything," he said. "It bothered me every pitch I threw." Liriano will be reexamined by orthopedic physician Dan Buss after the team returns to Minnesota on Wednesday. A trip to the DL for Liriano is very likely. |
| August 7, 2006 Francisco Liriano struggled Monday in his first start since being skipped because of forearm inflammation and admitted afterwards that he is still sore, according to the AP. "It started bothering me in the second inning," said Liriano. "It really bothered me. I couldn't throw fastball, changeup, slider or anything." Manager Ron Gardenhire had the following to say: "It's a muscular problem -- as the game was going on, he started to feel it. We had him checked out before, and everything was fine, but we'll have him checked out again. It's muscles, not his elbow." It is not yet known if Liriano will miss his next start, but that seems likely at this point. |
| August 7, 2006 Manager Ron Gardenhire does not forsee placing any limitations on Francisco Liriano during Monday's start, according to the Twins website. Liriano missed his last start with elbow inflammation, but that was just precautionary. |
| August 5, 2006 Francisco Liriano threw his bullpen session on Friday and was given the seal of approval from pitching coach Rick Anderson. Liriano is on track to start on Monday after missing his last start with forearm inflammation. |
| August 4, 2006 Francisco Liriano played catch without pain on Thursday and is still on track to start on Monday, according to the Star-Tribune. Liriano will throw a bullpen session and use all of his pitches today. As long as that goes well, he'll start Monday. |
| August 2, 2006 Francisco Liriano said that his forearm was fine and that he would be able to make his next start on Monday, according to the AP. "It's not a big deal," said Liriano. "It's just a little tight." |
| August 2, 2006 An MRI revealed that Francisco Liriano has inflammation in his forearm but no problems with his elbow, according to the Star-Tribune. The Twins decided to be cautious and hold the rookie out of his scheduled start today, replacing him with Boof Bonser. "If we were later on in September, we would [let Liriano pitch]," pitching coach Rick Anderson said. "It's just more of a precaution. |
| August 1, 2006 Francisco Liriano has been scratched from his start on Wednesday due to inflammation in his elbow, according to the AP. Boof Bonser will be recalled to start in his place. |
| July 23, 2006 Francisco Liriano had 10 strikeouts in just five innnings on Sunday. Liriano was pulled after five innings, having thrown 95 pitches. |
| July 4, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that Francisco Liriano is in line to start the first game after the All-Star break. He will be followed by Brad Radke, Johan Santana and Carlos Silva. |
| July 2, 2006 Francisco Liriano struck out a career-high 12 in eight scoreless innings against the Brewers on Sunday. He allowed just three hits and one walk. Liriano is now 9-1 with a 1.99 ERA. |
| June 8, 2006 Francisco Liriano made an emergency visit to the hospital Wednesday at 4:30 a.m due to a food poisoning scare, according to the Star-Tribune. He was feeling fine by the afternoon. Liriano came down with the food poisoning after having dinner with Seattle's Felix Hernandez on Tuesday night. |
| May 19, 2006 Francisco Liriano made his first start of the season against the Brewers on Friday and picked up the victory. He went five innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out five. |
| May 15, 2006 Francisco Liriano has been moved into the Twins' starting rotation to replace the struggling Carlos Silva, according to the AP. Liriano will make his first start Friday in Milwaukee. He held a 3.22 ERA in 12 relief appearances while striking out 32 in 22 1/3 innings. |
| May 9, 2006 Francisco Liriano pitched three scoreless innings in Tuesdays 15-5 blowout win against the Rangers to record his first career save. |
| May 9, 2006 Manager Ron Gardenhire indicated Monday that Francisco Liriano could be moved into the starting rotation in the near future, according to the Star-Tribune. Gardenhire went on to say that Liriano has to build up his arm strength before moving into a new role. "He would probably be able to go up to 60-70 pitches, maybe, something like that, and that would be stretching him," Gardenhire said. It's not known who would be moved to the bullpen if Liriano was giving a starting job, but Kyle Lohse is the most likely candidate right now. |
| April 10, 2006 The Star-Tribune reports that there is evidence that the Twins are considering using Francisco Liriano as a starter, though it's unclear how soon that might be. First, they want him to build up stamina before starting games. "He's like [Johan] Santana was, but he's ahead of Santana," manager Ron Gardenhire said, "He has better pitches right now than Santana did at that age. Eventually, sure, you don't want to leave that out there in the bullpen. You want to use that. We'll see how it goes along." |
| March 31, 2006 Francisco Liriano was arrested and charged with DUI early Thursday, according to the AP. Liriano is still expected to be on the opening day roster for the Twins. |
| March 29, 2006 It appears that Francisco Liriano will in fact begin the season in the Twins bullpen, according to the Star-Tribune. "I guess I'm in the bullpen," Liriano said, though he hadn't been told for sure. "I want to be a starting pitcher, but whatever it takes to make the team." |
| March 24, 2006 It's starting to look like Francisco Liriano may make the Twins as a long reliever, according to the Star-Tribune. "If that looks like our best choice to get people out from the left side," Gardenhire said, "and it looks like we'll be able to use [Liriano] quite a bit, then I wouldn't be afraid to do it." Liriano is a starter by trade but is not expected to win a job in the rotation, barring injury. |
| March 23, 2006 Francisco Liriano pitched a scoreless inning of relief against the Reds on Wednesday, striking out two in the process, according to the Star Tribune. After the game, manager Ron Gardenhire indicated that he might choose to keep Liriano in the bullpen if he doesn't win a spot in the rotation. "If that looks like our best choice to get people out from the left side," Gardenhire said, "and it looks like we'll be able to use [Liriano] quite a bit, then I wouldn't be afraid to do it." |