FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will be down one of its most experienced pitchers in 2017.
Junior right-hander Keaton McKinney will undergo Tommy John surgery on his elbow and will miss the season, Razorbacks coach Dave Van Horn said in a statement Thursday. McKinney, a freshman all-American in 2015, was expected to contend for a weekend starter job this year.
"We expect him to make a full recovery following his surgery and look forward to having him back on the field as soon as he is healthy and ready to return," Van Horn said.
McKinney is eligible for a redshirt season, but it's unclear when he will be able to pitch again.