Eric Chavez has a herniated disk in his back and the next time the Oakland Athletics third baseman throws it out, his career is likely over, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Chavez, who was once among the game's brightest young stars, has played sporadically over the past few seasons due to various injuries. When he has played, he's often played hurt.
Now, Chavez, who is rehabbing in Arizona and hoping to rejoin the team on its next homestand, is facing a tenuous playing future. According to the report, doctors have told him that the disk could go at any time. He learned it was herniated last week, when his back went out when he stood up from a chair.