SAN FRANCISCO–Johnny Cueto was preparing for the worst.
The Giants starter felt terrible pain in his right elbow and after a dominant start to his 2018 season, Cueto felt he was destined to undergo Tommy John surgery.
But an early May visit to Dr. James Andrews, a leading sports orthopedic surgeon, confirmed Cueto suffered a sprain and not a tear in his elbow, allowing the pitcher to rehab and rest.
San Francisco placed the right-hander on the 60-day disabled list, which means he’s not eligible to return to the club until June 30 at the earliest.