Tag Archives: UCL

How Zack Wheeler Could Have Avoided Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe Janish

The good news: Zack Wheeler underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL tendon and a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow. “He is expected to make a full recovery,” the Mets said in a statement. The … Continue reading →

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Josh Edgin’s Elbow and MLB’s Ignorance

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Joe Janish

After a less-than-stellar performance over the weekend, and admitting to “elbow discomfort,” Mets lefty Josh Edgin underwent an MRI on Tuesday. According to various public reports, the “results” of the MRI is that Edgin has a “stretched” and “loose” elbow … Continue reading →

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Matt Harvey Has Partially Torn UCL

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paul Festa

Because being a Mets fan isn’t infuriating enough, the team announced today that Matt Harvey has a partially torn UCL in his pitching arm. His injury will be evaluated over the next couple of weeks to see if surgery is … Continue reading →

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