It really comes down to medical people evaluations.
sometimes a pain killer and game day adrenaline can change the evaluation, but I would think a look at how he can throw and how much pop is on the throws.
Also, can he hold onto the ball if he gets hit.
Also, there is the part if the hand gets hit again, will the injury may become worse than it already is.
It is amazing that people try to play after surgeries in modern sports in 2 weeks.
