Cole Elbow

Gerrit Cole is off to Los Angeles to have his elbow examined, rather than making a start on Monday:

The source said the Pirates are not concerned about ligament damage in Cole’s elbow, but there could be a bone spur. He will see orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

The Pirates have not confirmed the news, first reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Before the Pirates’ game today at Miller Park, Cole said as far as he knew he still was in line to start a series opener Monday against the Chicago Cubs.

“Standard procedure,” Cole said.

Cole then said he had not thrown a bullpen session since his last start, which is not standard procedure.

Cole already spent time on the disabled list this season with triceps tightness. This is a blow to the Pirates wild card hopes.

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