Ismel Jimenez severely injured

Ismel (Jimenez) was pitching for the Quebec Capitals in the postseason of the Canada’s Independent League.

The Cuban pitcher will miss the rest of the Cuban baseball season.

The outstanding RHP travels today to Havana to be checked by physicians at the Frank Pais Hospital due to a severe injury suffered in his right arm. In this regard, Jimenez will miss for sure the rest of the Cuban season.

Jimenez granted a digital interview to Escambray media and confirmed he was pitching for the Quebec Capitals on Saturday when he felt a strong pain that made him abandon the game against the New Jersey Jackals in the postseason of the Canada’s Independent League.

“I was feeling ok. I pitched a scoreless first inning and then I got the first out in the top of the 2nd. I put the second hitter of the inning in 1-1 count when I felt a discomfort in my pitching arm. According to physicians, this is an injury caused by an overuse of my right arm.”

“I was quickly evaluated and my arm was immobilized. I was told it was a humerus fracture and that is why they decided to send me to Cuba. I am in pain and I should know by the end of the day the treatment to follow.”

Ismel thanked all kinds of care showed by members of the Party, the government, and INDER, as well as all citizens.

“I was worried about my baseball career. You know one suddenly think of that possibility. I was informed not to worry since my tissues, my tendons are well, and the bone will heal. I must wait and see now. I must be very cautious and disciplined.”

The Sancti Spiritus native is one of the top hurlers in Cuba thanks to his awesome 131W-56L record.

Cubasi Translation Staff