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Joel Zumaya Considering Retirement

Joel Zumaya's 2012 season is over because of yet another elbow injury and the reliever is now contemplating retirement.

If he wants to continue pitching, he'll have to put in another year of rehab work with a focus towards 2013.

"Right now, my perspective is probably not," he said.

"I know I'm pretty young, but I'm probably going to go on six surgeries if I go get another one. I'm only 27 years old. I've taken a lot of wear and tear on my body, especially my arm, and then rehab, and it just mentally takes a lot out of you."

Via Associated Press

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Joel Zumaya Done For 2012

Twins reliever Joel Zumaya has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will miss the entire season.

The hard thrower has been plagued by injuries since 2006.

Zumaya had signed an incentive-laden, one-year deal with Minnesota.

"I took a risk. It was a high risk with high reward," general manager Terry Ryan said. "Unfortunately it didn't work. And he feels bad. I feel bad."

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Zumaya's Session Ends Early With Elbow Discomfort

Twins right-hander Joel Zumaya left his throwing session early on Saturday with discomfort in his inner right elbow.

Zumaya was facing live hitters for the first time this spring.

He exited his session after 13 pitches and walked off the field with head trainer Rick McWane.

Via MLB.com

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