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Palladino: Matt Harvey Needs To Step Away From 2016 And Have TOS Surgery

Matt Harvey’s longest day’s journey into night may have come to an end Thursday when noted vascular surgeon Dr. Robert Thompson determined the pitcher had symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), as the Mets had suspected for a while.

Now it’s up to him as to whether to have an operation to correct the issue.

And while he contemplates his situation — he should get it fixed immediately — the Mets must determine how they’ll proceed with a right-handed firebrand who now weighs the pros and cons of a second season-ending surgery in three years.