Twins’ set-up man Pat Neshek may miss the remainder of the 2008 season, according to GM Bill Smith. He suffered apartially torn ulnar collateral ligament. He won’t even begin to start throwing a baseball for at least three months. Bill Smith said the primary goal of the Twins is to get Neshek healthy for spring training next season. The writing is on the wall, and it appears as though Neshek’s 2008 season has abrubtly come to an end.

What a big blow to the Twins’ bullpen. The side-armer has a career ERA of 2.91, and has been reliable and durable for Minnesota over the last few seasons. Matt Guerrier and Juan Rincon will have to assume the set-up duties in the absence of Neshek.

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