This is the fifth of a six-part series on ulnar collateral ligament injuries and the corrective procedure known as Tommy John surgery. The sixth part, about the prognosis for recovery after surgery, will run on Monday.
Are the Reds doing all they can to prevent elbow injuries?
The answer, as it does for every major league club, depends in large part on how they view the problem. Do the Reds believe elbow injuries are primarily caused by workload or by pitching mechanics? The best answer to that question has changed in the past five years.