LHP Drew Smyly was withdrawn from his Sunday start after three innings when a blood blister appeared on his left middle finger. "The pitch before (Zack) Cozart he felt something," manager Jim ...

Now, we have a picture to prove it. Left-hander Drew Smyly tweeted a picture Monday afternoon of the blood blister that forced him out of Sunday's game after three innings. . "Don't worry it's not ...

Every now and again, there will be a pitcher somewhere in the major leagues who develops one of the simplest yet most ...

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on his left hand.. The move is retroactive to Monday. "It was a big deal he was able to pitch ...

As blood trapped under the skin ages, the blister darkens, turning dark red, purple, or even black, says Dr. Chacon. This color change is part of the healing process as the body reabsorbs the blood.