NEW YORK -- As Kevin Siegrist showcased in his return to the mound on Monday, the Cardinals reliever utilized his time on the disabled list not only to eradicate the neck pain that had been plaguing him for much of the season, but also to correct his eroding mechanics.
It was during a bullpen session last week that Siegrist realized he was closing off his body and inadvertently dropping his arm while going through his delivery. His suspicions were later confirmed went he went inside to review video.
"That, to me, put a lot of stress on my arm," Siegrist explained on Tuesday.