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Tommy John surgery recommended for Angels closer Keynan Middleton

The Los Angeles Angels says doctors have recommended that closer Keynan Middleton have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Middleton had a second opinion on the elbow after he went back on the 10-day disabled list Monday.

A date for surgery and timeline thereafter has not been announced. Middleton lasted just 12 pitches in the eighth inning of the Angels' 2-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday, abruptly leaving with a 1-1 count on Eddie Rosario.

He had appeared in three games in four days after initially returning from the disabled list with elbow inflammation.