"We just decided not to do it and give him another day," Rangers manager Ron Washington said before the announcement.

I'm trying to be a little smarter.".

"Worried about just actually letting it fuse and letting it heal. Prince Fielder is a six-time All-Star with 319 career home runs. Fielder isn't expected to play again this season, but should be ready for spring training. Prince Fielder was forced to end his baseball career in August of 2016 after he underwent a second neck surgery in the span of 27 months. The 12-year veteran has been forced to stop playing baseball due to having several vertebrae fused together in his neck. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. A link has been sent to your friend's email address.

But now, after a second neck surgery, Fielder can't ever take the field again. Fielder, instead, will get further examinations from Dr. Drew Dossett in Dallas and there is a chance he could eventually make the trip to play against his former team this weekend. It's too bad Fielder can't play the game he loves any longer, either. Here's Fielder's introduction. It’s a situation where there wasn’t anything he could do about it. (Photo: Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports). "That's what got me in this situation now. A look at the slim pickings. Who'd sign Alex Rodriguez after Yankee exit? We ranked every team's chances at landing the best pitcher on the FA market this year , Previewing the Fall Classic after Astros force Game 7.

Fielder had his first season ending neck surgery in 2014. The hard-hitting first baseman has played in 162 contests the previous three regular seasons—and four of the last five—but a herniated disc in his neck will keep him out for at least the remainder of the Texas Rangers' weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fielder, instead, will get further examinations from Dr. Drew Dossett in Dallas and there is a chance he could eventually make the trip to play against his former team this weekend. But he feels normal. Fielder talked about his rehab, according to ESPN.com: Fielder said he is focused on healing after neck surgery and not worried about when he will play again for the Rangers. But I just want to heal first before I do anything. "I think he’s disappointed that he can’t be here not only for this series but for his team. MLB's official Twitter account provides an update on Prince Fielder's surgery: John Blake of the Texas Rangers reported bad, but not unexpected news on Fielder: USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports Prince Fielder's season is over: Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram previously provided an update on Fielder's recovery from a neck injury and the potential for surgery: Though Fielder received a nerve-root injection over the weekend, the shot doesn’t remove the chunk of disc from the nerve that is pinched and is causing weakness in Fielder’s left arm. Baseball stuff, that'll be there, obviously. Players who retire forfeit the remainder of their contracts. "He could still fly here. Fielder, who signed a $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers in 2012, is under contract through the 2020 season and is owed $24 million annually, in which $4 million comes from the Detroit Tigers. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

"I'm motivated (to play), but I just want to heal first. The most resent injury likely explains why Fielder was in the midst of his career worst season. In fact, he made the playoffs as a middle-of-the-order hitter for each of those three teams, as well.

"Right now, not really worried about the baseball part," he said. Fielder, who has played 547 consecutive games, has reportedly complained about a lack of strength in his left arm for the last two weeks, which would explain his slow start at the plate. "We just decided not to do it and give him another day," Rangers manager Ron Washington said before the announcement. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world.

To be clear, Fielder is not retiring, rather he has been declared medically disabled. Though it's not a retirement, his career is over and it was a damn good one. 8:08 pm ET, Dodgers' Will Smith homers off ... Braves' Will Smith, Rays' Snell upset with quick hook as move backfires, Ex-Angels employee indicted over Skaggs' death, Astros' Baker says Correa called his walk-off shot, Rays' Arozarena ties rookie playoff record with sixth HR. He's still due the remainder of his nine-year, $214 million contract, which runs through 2020. He felt normal yesterday until he swung the bat. Prince Fielder is a six-time All-Star with 319 career home runs. Prince Fielder's pain in the neck Prince Fielder's season has been cut short due to a disc herniation in his neck, prompting surgery. While the Rangers clearly aren't short on hitters, they will be hoping a DL trip isn't necessary for Fielder as they attempt to keep pace in the suddenly crowded AL West. I'm not trying to push anything," Fielder said. An ironman in his prime, Fielder played in 162 games four different times and at least 157 games every season from 2006-13.

Hopefully he'll be able to walk a straight line again. FanGraphs' Jeff Sullivan noted a bizarre comparison between Fielder and noted speedster Billy Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Moreland, who is hitting .286/.330/.407 and slugged 23 home runs last year, will likely spend most of the time at first base in Fielder's stead. The 12-year veteran has been forced to stop playing baseball due to having several vertebrae fused together in his neck. Once I get cleared to do something, I don't know how to do under 100 percent.".

Coming over from Detroit in the trade for Ian Kinsler this winter, the left-handed slugger is hitting just .247/.360/.360 with three home runs in 178 plate appearances. Bob Dutton of The News Tribune provides Fielder's status for today's game: Calvin Watkins of ESPN also had more from the team on how it will handle Fielder going forward: Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with a herniated disc in his neck and team officials announced he won't make the trip to Detroit for the weekend series. As the club indicated last week, he's expected to …

Not that it should matter, but he's one of the nicest people any of us would ever meet. A six-time All-Star, Fielder made the All-Star team with three different teams (Brewers, Tigers, Rangers). As of the opener of the four-game series, the Rangers are hoping that Fielder won’t become their 17th player to hit the disabled list this season. They currently hold a 7.0 game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. "I've seen him and he's not going to take any swings. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Richard Durrett Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder had cervical fusion of the C5-C6 discs in his neck on Tuesday in Dallas. was scratched from Wednesday's game against the, with a herniated disc in his neck and team officials announced he won't make the trip to. When healthy, Fielder was and everyday first basemen and later designated hitter.

We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. "I thought I was just gonna cry in the car," Prince Fielder said after several minutes of tear-filled words in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Report: Padres will try to extend Fernando Tatis Jr. "We flew out last night, I got here at 8 o’clock this morning, and I haven’t had any conversations with anyone yet," manager Ron Washington said. Only surgery can fix that.

I don't know what kind of person it would take to watch that video and not feel any shred of sorrow for Fielder.

", —but a herniated disc in his neck will keep him out for at least the remainder of the, Fielder, who has played 547 consecutive games, has, FanGraphs' Jeff Sullivan noted a bizarre comparison between Fielder and noted speedster Billy Hamilton of the. While active MLB … The first baseman said he is doing a little rehab, but nothing too serious or baseball-wise yet. Will LA's Game 5 triumph supply the momentum needed to complete a comeback and return to the World Series? Prince Fielder's status for tonight's game has been updated, via Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fielder is also batting fifth tonight vs. Seattle (via John Blake of the Rangers): Yet after swinging the bat before the game, things changed, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: For the first time since 2010, Prince Fielder is going to miss a game. All Rights Reserved.

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