Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers left-handed pitching prospect Joey Wentz underwent reconstructive surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow (Tommy John surgery) on Tuesday.
Wentz, acquired from the Braves in the Shane Greene traded last July, had missed most of spring training with a forearm strain. He had restarted his throwing regimen just two weeks ago.
The surgery was performed in West Palm Beach, Florida, by Dr. David Altchek. It is expected Wentz will be out 14-16 months.