/ STAFF WRITER
PHILADELPHIA – The Dodgers announced that their first pick in this year’s draft, Vanderbilt right-hander Walker Buehler, will have Tommy John surgery to repair ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the surgery in Los Angeles Wednesday.
The news did not come as a surprise. Although Buehler pitched in the College World Series, there were reports that Buehler would need the surgery even as he agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a contract.