This spring has been a rough one for Los Angeles Dodgers veteran starter Scott Kazmir. This, after ending last season on the disabled list due to hip, neck and back injuries.
Kazmir’s hip issue returned in his second start of Spring Training, as after throwing one pitching in the second inning of his March 6 outing, he was removed due to hip tightness. An MRI came back negative, but Kazmir was removed from the rotation.
He spent time refining his throwing mechanics and working to overcome the balky hip during live batting practice and pitching in a Minor League game.