Suarez Arm Injury Raises Concern Over Bullpen Activity
A reporter echoes worry that Suarez, coming off an arm injury, risks re-injury by attempting to throw a bullpen session.
Suarez is reportedly coming off an arm injury that raises concern about reinjury risk. A beat reporter signaled agreement with caution about Suarez throwing a bullpen session. No official IL move or roster action has been confirmed. The signal is based on social media commentary rather than a formal team announcement.
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