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Following a series of social media posts, it appears SF Giants prospect Jake Wong will undergo an undisclosed surgery. The rehab will obviously force the right-handed pitcher to put his development on hold.
According to a series of posts on social media, SF Giants pitching prospect Jake Wong appears to be headed for surgery. While no details have been released on the specifics, a torn UCL remains one of the most common and debilitating injuries for any pitcher. The injury requires Tommy John surgery, which features a rehab that lasts at least a year and can reach 18-24 months.