Chris Paddack To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
- 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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