The first indications of trouble coming for Lance Lynn was the two starts and DL stint that he went on last June. St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak and Lynn both agreed that Lynn probably could have pitched through the pain he was experiencing in his forearm, but decided that rest was appropriate at that time in the season.
According to Lynn, it was commonplace to wake up in the morning with complete numbness in his right hand. But, with Adam Wainwright already out for the year (sort of), Lynn never gave any thought to undergoing surgery last summer.