Newark shortstop Ramon Castro fell to the ground in the first inning of Friday night's game. Bears manager Wayne Krenchicki expects to hear the final prognosis of Castro’s injury next week, but he isn’t optimistic about a return.
"I'd be willing to bet he's done for the year," Krenchicki said.
Castro had been slowed by a heel spur and recently received a cortisone injection. Krenchicki believes the spur may have caused a sheath or partial tear or fraying of Castro’s Achilles tendon. While not as devastating as a rupture, a partial tear could still require season-ending surgery and rehab.
A season-ending loss is a devastating setback for the Bears. Castro is tied with Bridgeport's Junior Spivey for the best batting average in the league (.368). He's third in hits and first in on-base percentage. He also anchored the infield.
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