Shelby Miller has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor strain in his elbow, and the Diamondbacks right-hander is considering undergoing Tommy John surgery, a procedure that would end his season and likely sideline him until at least the middle of 2018.
Miller, who sought medical opinions from three doctors, said he’s still deciding the best course of action, whether it be surgery or a rest-and-rehab route that also includes platelet-rich plasma and/or stem-cell injections meant to stimulate healing.
“It sucks,” Miller said. “It’s not good news. You never want to be put in this kind of situation and never would you think that it would happen to you.