He has had shoulder trouble in that period of drought, missing seven weeks and many more starts he might not have won.

Holyfield has been unable to unload that left for some fights now because of shoulder trouble.

Are you fit again because I know you've had a little bit of shoulder trouble I think isn't it?

He believes a similar back condition last spring caused the shoulder trouble that led to a 4-6 record and a 4.77 earned run average.

The right-hander, though, again stressed he would not rush a return from his latest shoulder trouble.

His shoulder trouble has been chronic, though, and he must remain healthy to pitch at all.

Baltimore had only one fly out against Wang, who was making his third start after missing two months with shoulder trouble.

But Ryan also has a history of shoulder trouble.

Mendoza, a right-hander, came on last season after shoulder trouble and was 8-4 with a 3.75 earned run average.

Contreras has made seven starts since coming off the disabled list in late August after missing two and a half months with shoulder trouble.