The University of Florida baseball program announced on Wednesday that junior right-hander Karsten Whitson (Chipley, Fla.) will be sidelined.

“Karsten has been battling continued shoulder fatigue,” said Gator Baseball Head Athletic Trainer Pat Hassell. “We have pursued a conservative management plan to treat this issue. Karsten is evaluating further options at this time that will allow for a healthy and productive return to baseball.”