LSU coach Jay Johnson provided updates on current injured players this week.
Redshirt sophomore left-hander Javen Coleman is making strides in his recovery from a torn ulnar collateral ligament.
“He’ll throw a bullpen today — his velocity is picking back up, spinning breaking balls,” Johnson said. “That’s a good thing for him.”
Coleman was a member of the 2021 NCAA Eugene Regional All-Tournament team and made three relief appearances at the beginning of last season before he underwent Tommy John surgery.
Right-hander Grant Taylor also tore his ulnar collateral ligament this January, and has underwent surgery. Taylor is the No. 82 overall prospect on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 this year, but has decided to use a medical redshirt to return next year.
“He’s an elite student,” Johnson said. “He came in with all kinds of AP credits and is one of those guys that could graduate in three years’ time. Obviously, saves the redshirt year for this year. He likes being here and, obviously, I want him here as long as he’s willing to stay here. If we get a month and a half out of him in 2024 — that’s good by me. He’ll have his degree and have all the leverage in the world.”
This past weekend, the ESPN broadcast announced that left-hander Nate Ackenhausen was unavailable through the weekend. He made his last appearance on Friday, March 17 against Texas A&M.
“I anticipate he’ll be ready to roll this week,” Johnson said. “Don’t plan to use him tomorrow, but he’s in a good spot for this weekend.”
Right fielder Paxton Kling, who made late-game appearances against Arkansas on Saturday, taking one at-bat, will also return this weekend. Johnson said he had a small injury last week.
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