@Senna posted:Really sorry to hear that, Dad. Not the way you want the summer to go, for certain.
Others may disagree, but I would strongly recommend skipping fall ball in terms of position play. If he's shut down for 4-6 weeks, that means he can't start any buildup of throwing until basically Labor Day. Getting him strong enough to throw with intent would likely take you into mid-October, with few tournaments left.
My advice (based on son's summer) would be to find a team that will let him EH/DH/pinch run, and focus just on that. His hitting ability is going to be the most important thing for his spring, period. He can then not rush any onramp in throwing, and let him build a safe base for the spring.
That is what we are thinking. He is still going to hitting practice (no pain while hitting). And has been told he can DH with travel team in the fall if he wants.
He also still catches private bullpens. I just stand next to him and throw the ball back to the pitcher.