A key player has suffered a recurrence of the same injury that previously sidelined him for three weeks, raising concerns as the regular season winds down. The veteran clarified the issue stems from a different area than the earlier setback, though the timing remains critical with limited games left. Speculation is growing over whether the player will be available for the final stretch of competition. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this latest setback impacts the team’s postseason hopes.


It is the same injury that cost him three weeks on the IL in June — the same amount of time that is now left in the regular season — though the veteran said Friday night it was in a different spot.