Mariners lose lefty Drew Smyly to Tommy John surgery

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FILE - In this March 6, 2017, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Drew Smyly throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Smyly will begin the season on the disabled list and could be out up to two months because of a strained left elbow. General manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday, March 31, 2017, that Smyly likely will miss six to eight week. He will rehab the injury and surgery is not expected, but he likely will get a second opinion. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Matt York, File(

TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners’ left-hander Drew Smyly will undergo Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

Seattle announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, ending Smyly’s hopes of returning this season. Smyly had been on the disabled list since opening day with a flexor strain in his left arm, an injury that occured in spring training after one outing after he pitched for the United States during the World Baseball Classic. Smyly had been rehabbing in the hopes of returning after the All-Star break but Seattle manager Scott Servais said Smyly came out of his last simulated game not feeling great and additional exams revealed the need for surgery.

The operation is scheduled for July 6 and will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. Recovery time is typically 12 to 15 months.

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