Major League All-Star Chris Capuano To Make Rehab Stint in Helena
August 31, 2009 - Pioneer League (PL)
Helena Brewers News Release
HELENA, MT-Former Major League All-Star Chris Capuano is scheduled to make three appearances for the Helena Brewers as part of a minor league rehabilitation assignment the Helena Brewers announced on Monday. Capuano underwent ligament replacement (commonly known as Tommy John) surgery on his left elbow in May 2008 and has been undergoing treatment at Milwaukee's minor league complex in Maryvale, AZ.
Capuano, who was acquired by Milwaukee as part of a blockbuster trade in 2003 that sent Richie Sexson to Arizona, is scheduled to start on Wednesday, August 2nd versus the Missoula Osprey at Kindrick Field in Helena. The Springfield, MA native will be on strictly monitored pitch count.
"It's been a long year-and-a-half recovery from this elbow surgery and I'm excited to get out there and pitch competitively again," Capuano said on Monday. "This is an opportunity to come to a part of the country I've always wanted to visit and I'm happy to be back playing."
The 31-year old was a staple in Milwaukee's rotation from 2005-2007 and was an 18-game winner in 2005. Capuano won his first five starts of 2006 and was named to the National League All-Star roster. He has a career record 42-48 with a 4.39 ERA over five Major League seasons. He debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003. The former Duke University star has not pitched in a MLB game since 2007.
"We are so pleased that we can help Chris Capuano in his trip back to the big leagues," Helena Brewers President Paul Fetz said. "We know that he'll be successful and in the process we can show off some Montana hospitality."
Capuano, who now resides in Scottsdale, AZ, will wear jersey #39, as he has done in the Major Leagues. His three outings are subject to change but are tentatively slated to all take place at Kindrick Field in Helena. For more information about the Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League visit www.helenabrewers.net or call (406) 495-0500 for tickets.
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