dead arm

British

noun

informal temporary loss of sensation in the arm, caused by a blow to a muscle

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But Scherzer is 37, just months removed from a playoff push with the Dodgers in which he had to be scratched from the decisive game of the National League Championship Series with a dead arm.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

“For Dodger fans to be upset with me, for me to get dead arm like that, hey, that’s fair game,” Scherzer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2021

The right-hander had complained of a dead arm after Game 2, and he was still struggling to bounce back after a workout Friday.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2021

"Last start the velo was down as well against the Astros. Just kind of going though a little dead arm."

From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2021

Matthias sat forward, trying to get his bearings, clutching his dead arm.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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