Chris Paddack To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

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Updated: July 31, 2016

According to A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Chris Paddack likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Has a torn ligament in his elbow.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) July 31, 2016

Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union Tribune also reported the news.

Chris Paddack has a UCL tear. Likely headed for Tommy John.

— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) July 31, 2016

Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reported some further details.

With 12-18 month recovery time, there’s a very real chance Chris Paddack will be out all of 2017 as well after Tommy John surgery #Padres

— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) July 31, 2016

Paddack was a 8th round pick in the 2015 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins. The 20-year-old prospect was acquired by the Padres in the Fernando Rodney deal back in June.

Paddack is a promising prospect who has played well in rookie ball and low A ball. As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster we will keep you up to date.

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