His 10-2 run played a big role in the White Sox' Central Division championship, but Eldred wasn't able to enjoy the success. He was sidelined with elbow problems after the All-Star break. He did everything he could to pitch even having a five-inch screw placed in his elbow but couldn't throw in the playoffs. They were happily shocked when he arrived in Arizona with gas. Eldred also had more movement on his curveball than he had in years, and he has a good changeup.
Control can be a problem.
Eldred is a good athlete who fields his position well, but struggles holding baserunners. Outlook Eldred was diagnosed with first neuritis in his right elbow and then a stress fracture below his elbow. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to this site.