TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton underwent an MRI that showed a bone chip in his left elbow. It will need to be removed surgically, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Britton likely will miss the first few months of the 2021 season.
Britton will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove the bone chip, which is expected to be performed by Dr. Christopher Ahmad at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
After completing a bullpen session Sunday, Britton complained of soreness in his pitching elbow and underwent tests Monday that revealed the bone chip.
According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Britton will travel back to New York for surgery, after which the team will offer an updated timeline.