MINNEAPOLIS -- Right-hander Phil Hughes underwent successful season-ending surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome, having a rib removed to relieve nerve pressure on his right shoulder Wednesday night.
Hughes sent a text to general manager Terry Ryan on Thursday to indicate it was a success after Dr. Howard Saylor performed the surgery in the Twin Cities. Hughes, who also sustained a fracture to his left femur after being hit by a line drive above his knee on June 9, is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
"He said everything went well," Twins manager Paul Molitor said.