FantasySP / MLB / Roy Oswalt http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Roy_Oswalt FantasySP / MLB / Roy Oswalt Copyright 2009 611508 Astros named Brad Arnsberg pitching coach, Al Pedrique bench coach and Bobby Meacham first-base coach. Astros named Brad Arnsberg pitching coach, Al Pedrique bench coach and Bobby Meacham first-base coach. If the Astros had many young pitchers worth worrying about, we'd be more critical of the Arnsberg hiring. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/611508 611508 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:52:11 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/611508 Astros bring Oswalt off 15-day DL News: The Astros removed Roy Oswalt (back) from the 15-day DL. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/583027 583027 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:28:12 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/583027 Astros worried about Oswalt's back The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros are concerned about ace pitcher Roy Oswalt's health for the 2010 season.

Our View: The usually durable righty still made 30 starts in 2009, the sixth consecutive season in which he's done so, but struggled with back pain for long stretches. As a result, he posted the first plus-4.00 ERA of his career. He should drafted with considerable caution next season, though he could also turn into a considerable steal. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/570402 570402 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:02 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/570402 Astros general manager Ed Wade acknowledged Tuesday that he's concerned about Roy Oswalt's health. Oswalt Astros general manager Ed Wade acknowledged Tuesday that he's concerned about Roy Oswalt's health. Oswalt struggled with back inflammation for a good chunk of the season. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/570381 570381 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:36:14 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/570381 Oswalt placed on 15-day DL News: The Astros placed starter Roy Oswalt on the 15-day DL with back and hip pain. He is out for season. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/550870 550870 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:20:25 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/550870 Astros | Oswalt update Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt (back) was advised to continue his core-strengthening exercises after he received a second opinion Thursday, Sept. 24. Oswalt has been dealing with a bulging disk in his back since 2007. The disk is pushing against a nerve that descends down Oswalt's left leg and has been causing hip pain and loss of feeling in his left leg. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546943 546943 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 9:24:02 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546943 Oswalt lands on the DL Roy Oswalt has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to September 16 with lower back inflammation, almost certainly ending his season.

Our View: This means that for the first time is his nine-year career, Oswalt will officially not reach double digits in wins. In 30 starts this season, he was only able to go 8-6. He also finishes the year with a 4.12 ERA, making this the first time he has ever posted an ERA above 4.00. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546938 546938 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 9:16:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546938 Astros placed RHP Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to September 16, with lower back Astros placed RHP Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to September 16, with lower back inflammation. Oswalt received a second opinion on his back Thursday from Dr. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546891 546891 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 8:44:18 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546891 Oswalt gets second opinion Updating a previous report, Astros' ace Roy Oswalt got a second opinion on his ailing back on Thursday, according to MLB.com. Dr. Andrew Dossett recommended core-strengthening exercises and less running to relieve Oswalt's condition.

Our View: Oswalt isn't likely to pitch again this season, but it sounds like the core-strengthening exercises should be able to help. There is no reason for Oswalt to rush back to the mound, as the Astros are already looking forward to next season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546302 546302 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:20:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/546302 Oswalt trying to avoid back surgery News: From The Sports Xchange notes: Roy Oswalt, who was shut down Sept. 16, will a get a second opinion on the bulging disk in his back Thursday from Dr. Andrew Dossett of the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. "I'm going to try to find somebody who specializes in back disks," he said. Dr. Mike McCann, a Houston back specialist who works with the Astros, diagnosed Oswalt with a bulging disk and inflammation of a joint in his lower back earlier this month. "I don't know if you'd call it arthritic changes or just the changes in his back," GM Ed Wade said. "He's just going to go see. I don't think he's looking for a contrary position but just more information." [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543892 543892 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:42 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543892 Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Oswalt was declared "done for the season" last week due to a dehydrated disc and inflammation in his lower back. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543105 543105 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 9:44:19 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543105 Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Oswalt was declared "done for the season" last week due to a dehydrated disc in his lower back. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543094 543094 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 9:36:15 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543094 Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Roy Oswalt will get a second opinion on his back Thursday with a visit to Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Oswalt was declared "done for the season" last week due to a dehydrated disc in his lower back. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543079 543079 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 9:28:17 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/543079 Oswalt, 32, went 8-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 30 starts before being shut down for the season on Sept. 16 Oswalt, 32, went 8-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 30 starts before being shut down for the season on Sept. 16 with a bulging disk and inflammation of a joint in his lower back. He battled through back pain in his final four starts of the year, and has been dealing with a disk problem in his back since 2007 "I just want to get two guys' opinions and put them together and see," Oswalt said. Oswalt has been dealing with a bulging disk in his back since 2007. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/542710 542710 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 0:16:17 EDT mlb.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Roy_Oswalt/542710