How long is Fransisco Liriano out due to injury?

I just had my fantasy baseball draft, an autopick, and much to my chagrin it drafted Liriano in the 16th round... I forgot to include him on my "exclude" rankings list unfortunately. I know he is hurt, but I cannot seem to find out how long he will be out. Is he out for the whole season, or part of it?

2007-02-22T04:49:01Z

yeah, i thought i heard that too...

and that would explain why he is not on any of the ranking lists.

2007-02-22T05:57:53Z

OK. Thanks. Pheasant Tail, you are best answer... I'll pick you after the 4 hour minimum is up.

pheasant tail2007-02-22T04:57:51Z

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He will not pitch at all this year. Even if his rehab went better than expected, the Twins brass will not let him pitch. They want him
at 100% for 2008

fast_car_j2007-02-22T07:10:21Z

Liriano had Tommy John surgery right before the post season started. The minimum time it usually takes to recover from that is 1 year. So we wont see him throw again until 2008.

brian m2007-02-22T04:47:01Z

I heard that he is out for the whole season