The Raysreceivedbad news Tuesday when they learned starting pitcher Alex Cobb has Indianapolis Colts Home Office a partially torn ligament in his right elbow, according to .

Cobb was placed on the disabled list before the season with discomfort in his right forearm. Tests at the timefound no structural damage. Amore recent MRI exam revealed the tear.

The Timesreport said Cobbwill attempt to rehab through rest and other treatment and is hopeful ofpitchingagain this season. Ifthat fails, then he'll need Peyton Manning Jerseys Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out for the remainder of this season andagood portion of the 2016 season.

Cobb, 27,postedace-caliber numbers last season (2.87 ERA Mark Glowinski Jerseys , 1.136 WHIP and 149:47 K:BB ratio over 166 1/3 innings),sothe Rays will be cautious with him.

Tampa Bay boasts one of the strongest and deepest rotations in baseball, led by Chris Archer (3-3, 1.64 ERA) andJake Odorizzi(3-2, 2.21 ERA). Drew Smyly and Nathan Michael Pittman Jr. Jerseys Karns hold the third and fourth spots.