Our worst fears have been realized. The most heralded free agent signing of the off-season has just blown back on us. It has just been reported by Bill Shaikin on twitter that starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy is done. He has a torn UCL - ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
McCarthy: UCL tear, out for year
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 27, 2015Although Mattingly has yet to say if McCarthy will have Tommy John surgery, via Shaikin on twitter.
Mattingly won't say if McCarthy will have Tommy John surgery.