Wilson's career possibly over after rehab setback

Associated Press

Thursday, June 12, 2008

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Vance Wilson's career might be over after a major setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Wilson missed the entire 2007 season with an elbow injury and underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow on June 13, 2007. The surgery included a grafted ulnar collateral ligament, and the Tigers announced Thursday that Wilson tore the new ligament while trying to rehab the injury. If Wilson chooses to go through the procedure again, he would be sideli ...

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