Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright will have his right elbow examined by James Andrews, MD, on Aug. 7, MLB.com reports.
Mr. Wright hasn't pitched since he was injured during a July 13 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's unclear if he will be able to return to play.
Dr. Andrews is a founding partner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the world, and his center is internationally recognized for its sports medicine treatments.
Dr. Andrews serves as the Tampa Bay Rays' orthopedic medical director.