SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Rico Garcia #39 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the six inning at Oracle Park on September 17, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
According to a report by KHON2 Sports Director Rob Demello, SF Giants right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and will undergo season-ending surgery. The operation, commonly called Tommy John surgery, generally requires a 12-18 month rehab period for pitchers.