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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Devin Williams fractures hand after punching wall

In a devastating blow for a team with World Series hopes predicated on pitching, the Brewers placed Devin Williams on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a fractured right hand, which the ace setup man suffered from punching a wall in the hours following Sunday’s National League Central-clinching win over the Mets.

Williams will begin the postseason on the IL for the second straight year and will require surgery that will sideline him at least through the end of the National League Championship Series. Last season, he suffered a right shoulder injury during the final week of the regular season and missed the NL Wild Card Series against the Dodgers.

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RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: September 29, 2021 at 05:08 PM | 14 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) Posted: September 29, 2021 at 05:39 PM (#6042417)

What an idiot. Punching a wall after a WIN is a nice new twist.

2. Starring Bradley Scotchman as RMc Posted: September 29, 2021 at 05:53 PM (#6042423)

I shudder to think what he would've done after a loss. (Nukes?)

3. dejarouehg Posted: September 29, 2021 at 06:33 PM (#6042433)

Un-freaking-forgivable!!!

4. Mr. Hotfoot Jackson (gef, talking mongoose) Posted: September 29, 2021 at 06:39 PM (#6042435)

Authorities believe alcohol was involved.

5. The Yankee Clapper Posted: September 29, 2021 at 06:48 PM (#6042437)

He addressed teammates on Tuesday afternoon to tell them what happened. Williams said he had too much to drink and got upset about something on the ride home. He later punched a wall with his pitching hand.

The article seems to gloss over the details, which Williams may have been reluctant to share. Can’t imagine why that would be the case. Perhaps the BBTF sleuths will be able to provide the inside scoop.

6. Walt Davis Posted: September 29, 2021 at 06:58 PM (#6042439)

Let's hope at least it was indeed the "ride" home, not the "drive" home.

7. . . . . . . Posted: September 29, 2021 at 07:20 PM (#6042441)

I suspect by “wall” he means “someone’s face”.

8. The Duke Posted: September 29, 2021 at 10:20 PM (#6042477)

Big blow for brewers who have had a lackluster September and now this.

Good news is they still have a kick ass pitching staff

9. WKRP in Cincinnatus Posted: September 29, 2021 at 10:33 PM (#6042481)

“Had too much to drink yada yada yada my hand’s broken from punching a wall.”

10. Starring Bradley Scotchman as RMc Posted: September 30, 2021 at 08:17 AM (#6042511)

Brien Taylor says hi.

11. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: September 30, 2021 at 10:49 AM (#6042535)

I'm amazed that this still happens to somebody every year. Bad break for the Brewers, but I imagine one of their backend starters, who have still been pretty good, will be moving to the bullpen for the playoffs.

12. smileyy Posted: September 30, 2021 at 05:01 PM (#6042614)

Good news is they still have a kick ass pitching staff

Kick-ass and punch-wall!

13. Dr Pol is what America needs Posted: September 30, 2021 at 06:09 PM (#6042622)

11--Aaron Ashby is the guy who fits the profile and would be great in that role. Left handed. Good to great stuff. Can go multiple innings. Unfortunately CC looks like he really wants Boxberger. Which at least is better than Suter. But Ashby is the better choice

14. The Mighty Quintana Posted: September 30, 2021 at 06:26 PM (#6042626)

Ashby was filthy last night, really fun to watch.

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