Brandon McCarthy Underwent Tommy John Surgery

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Updated: May 2, 2015

According to reports to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy underwent Tommy John surgery yesterday.

Based on his medicated tweet, safe to assume Brandon McCarthy underwent his Tommy John surgery today as scheduled.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) April 30, 2015

McCarthy underwent surgery after the news broke that he a torn UCL. McCarthy tried to tweet after taking a few pain killers. Let’s just say that didn’t end too well.

thles pani pills are’nt havin any eff=ect a al;/ claer th*inking is me and motoor sskils is very greats

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) April 30, 2015

The Dodgers had to make a couple roster moves to fill in for the McCarthy injury. Gurnick reported the news.

Dodgers claim LHP Eury De La Rosa from Oakland, option to OKC. Transfer Brandon McCarthy to 60-day DL. McCarthy TJ surgery today.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) April 30, 2015

Some reports say that the recovery time for McCarthy is 14-18 months. If that’s the case it will be a long time before the Dodgers see him on the mound again.

We wish nothing but the best for him! Get well soon McCarthy!

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