Los Angeles Angels ace John Lackey took a cortisone shot to his ailing elbow and looks certain to miss the opener. It’s uncertain when he will pitch again, but he will certainly start the season on the Mark Prior List. That much is certain.

Lackey first felt soreness in his right forearm near the elbow after his start against Kansas City. He was 12-5 with a 3.75 ERA last year so losing him for any period of time is a bad thing for the Angels.

Photo Caption: Good pitcher, but not one of the better looking players in MLB.