Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum has been diagnosed with a degenerative condition in his hips, though the affliction isn't thought to be career-threatening.
Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Monday that the two-time Cy Young winner received cortisone shots in both hips after an MRI revealed the condition.
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Lincecum visited Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, an orthopedist with the Tennessee Titans who specializes in hip injuries.
“There’s some stuff going on there,” Bochy told the San Jose Mercury-News. “He did see some degenerative things, which is normal with athletes.”
Lincecum, who has been on the disabled list since June 28 with a bruised right forearm, is expected to start throwing again in a few days.
In 15 starts this season, Lincecum is 7-4 with a 4.13 ERA. He has struck out 60 batters in 76 1/3 innings.
