what to do about his ailing right elbow Brandon Phillips Jersey , potentially sidelining a key part of Milwaukee’s vaunted bullpen for the season.The 27-year-old has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament. He could have Tommy John surgery and then return at some point next year, or try to rehab the injury.“I’ve got all the cards on the table, and it’s just, ‘Which one?'” Knebel said before Milwaukee beat St. Louis 5-4 in its opener on Thursday. “It’s not really anybody’s decision but mine. But of course I’m going to talk to some of the doctors before I make a decision.”Losing Knebel for the year could be a big blow for Milwaukee, which leaned on its bullpen in its run to the NL Championship Series last October.Jeremy Jeffress, another hard-throwing reliever who made the All-Star team last year, also began the season on the injured list after he was slowed by a sore right shoulder during spring training. Bobby Wahl, acquired in a January trade with the New York Mets, is expected to miss all or most of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.Manager Craig Counsell said the run of injuries disrupted his bullpen plans.“It’s undefined a little bit,” he said. “As injuries do, they kind of provide room for people to step up Barry Larkin Jersey , provide opportunity, and make some unknowns. We’re going to have to work through that. It likely will change as we go.”Milwaukee still has Josh Hader, who set a major league record for a left-handed reliever with 143 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings last season. Jeffress pitched in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and could return by the end of April.Knebel said he planned to see team physician Dr. William Raasch on Thursday and “go from there.” He also has visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ team physician. Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek and Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister each looked at his scans.“Whatever happens, I’ll be ready to go,” Knebel said. “That’s it. The not knowing is the tough part. Once the decision’s made, then it’ll be full go with whatever the decision is.”Knebel had 16 saves and a 3.58 ERA last season, plus a sparkling 0.90 ERA in nine playoff appearances. He was an All-Star in 2017 with 39 saves and a 1.78 ERA in 76 innings. Morning News and notes for Thursday, January 24, 2019"There will be a lot of new people in new places in the Tribe system this season.Meet the new Indians minor league managers:Indians unveil 2019 Minor League staffs - Additionally, Johnny Goryl returns in 2019 as an advisor to player development in his 69th season in professional baseball Chris Sabo Jersey , including his 38th in the Indians organization.Baseball | Clippers' new manager Tony Mansolino promoted from Akron - Sports - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH - Mansolino, 36, replaces Chris Tremie, who joined the Reds organization as a minor league field coordinator. In six seasons, Tremie’s teams went 459-399 (.535) with a Governors’ Cup championship in 2015.Rouglas Odor named manager of RubberDucks - The face of the RubberDucks will look different, but Rouglas Odor is hardly new to Akron or to the Indians in general. The organization announced its field staff at the minor-league levels Tuesday and Odor will replace Tony Mansolino as manager after he was promoted to the Class AAA Columbus Clippers as their manager.Lynchburg Hillcats announce new coaching staff for 2019 : Augusta Free Press - Following their sixth consecutive postseason appearance, the Lynchburg Hillcats announced an all-new coaching staff on Tuesday.Luke Carlin returns as Captains manager | News | news-herald.com - Luke Carlin is returning as manager of the Lake County Captains for the 2019 season.Former Scrapper to manage | News, Sports, Jobs - Tribune Chronicle - Dennis Malave, a member of the first Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball team in 1999 http://www.redsfanproshop.com/authentic-cliff-pennington-jersey , will return to Niles this summer as manager of the Scrappers.Other Indians NewsAthletes Can Insure Their Careers Via Pando Pooling - Founded by Stanford University alums Eric Lax (CPO) and Charlie Olson (CEO), this company allows athletes to commit a portion of their future earnings into a shared pool, allowing investors an insurance policy should their careers not pan out.How Much Can The Indians Cut From Their Payroll And Still Win Their Division? - AL Central rivals must be thrilled to see the Indians, on paper, at least, voluntarily coming back to the pack.Sandy Alomar Jr. is worthy, and timely, Lifetime Achievement honoree for Greater Cleveland Sports Awards - The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced on Tuesday, Jan. 22, that the former Tribe catcher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 19th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. The event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6 Anthony DeSclafani Jersey , at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. (Tickets start at $100 and are available here.)Around the Horn: Rays first base - Diaz was the big return from the deal that sent Bauers to the Indians, and as of now, he's the projected starter at first base for the Rays. Due to a crowded Cleveland infield, the 27-year old had just 109 at-bats last season, but he showed enough promise at the plate for Tampa Bay to deal for him this offseason.Around the LeagueIchiro signs minor league deal with the MarinersLGFT Drew Pomeranz changes teamsI hope Mike Mussina chooses the Orioles hatIf you were annoyed by this year’s Yankeefest HOF vote, just know that Derek Jeter is on the ballot next year. So is Cliff Lee.