{"id":672296,"date":"2026-04-10T07:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/672296\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:45:22","slug":"giants-pitcher-jose-butto-undergoes-procedure-for-blood-clot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/672296\/","title":{"rendered":"Giants Pitcher Jos\u00e9 Butt\u00f3 Undergoes Procedure for Blood Clot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AA cubist interpretation of a pitcher’s throwing motion highlights the fragility of the human body, even for elite athletes.San Francisco Today<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants reliever Jos\u00e9 Butt\u00f3 has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his pitching arm, requiring a procedure to remove it. The discovery comes after Butt\u00f3’s recent struggles on the mound, with a 4.50 ERA in 2025 and a rocky start to 2026. The team has been tight-lipped about the specifics, but the absence of a return timeline suggests a cautious approach as Butt\u00f3 embarks on his recovery.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Blood clots can be associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that has affected other pitchers, raising questions about Butt\u00f3’s long-term health and the potential impact on his career. The situation also highlights the physical toll that baseball can take on the human body, and the fine line between perseverance and health risks that athletes often face.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Butt\u00f3 was acquired by the Giants from the Mets in a trade last summer, and was expected to bolster the team’s bullpen. However, his recent performances have been less than stellar, leading to the initial diagnosis of arm fatigue. The discovery of the blood clot adds a new layer of complexity to his situation.<\/p>\n

Butt\u00f3 has been pitching with this issue for a while, according to reports.The procedure to remove the clot is a necessary step in Butt\u00f3’s recovery.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Butt\u00f3<\/p>\n

A San Francisco Giants reliever who has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his pitching arm, requiring a procedure to remove it.<\/p>\n

Zack Wheeler<\/p>\n

A pitcher who has also been affected by thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that can be associated with blood clots.<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants<\/p>\n

The professional baseball team that Butt\u00f3 plays for, who are now facing the challenge of managing his recovery and its impact on their bullpen strategy.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cBlood clots are no small matter, especially for athletes. They can be associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that has affected other pitchers, such as Zack Wheeler.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Author<\/p>\n

\u201cAthletes often push through pain, but at what cost?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Author<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Giants’ management has been tight-lipped about the specifics of Butt\u00f3’s condition and recovery timeline, but the team is expected to provide updates as he progresses through his treatment and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

This situation serves as a stark reminder that even the most talented athletes are not immune to serious health issues. It highlights the physical toll that professional sports can take on the human body and the delicate balance between perseverance and health risks that athletes must navigate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a A cubist interpretation of a pitcher’s throwing motion highlights the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":672297,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2408],"tags":[5,162,4,378,66,4343,4340,4344,4341,4342],"class_list":{"0":"post-672296","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-francisco-giants","8":"tag-baseball","9":"tag-giants","10":"tag-mlb","11":"tag-san-francisco","12":"tag-san-francisco-giants","13":"tag-sanfrancisco","14":"tag-sanfranciscogiants","15":"tag-sf","16":"tag-sf-giants","17":"tag-sfgiants"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=672296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672296\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/672297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=672296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=672296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=672296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}