Taylor Hearn didn’t complain of any elbow tightness Thursday until after exiting his MLB debut in the first inning. Elaine Thompson AP
The news on Taylor Hearn’s left elbow is what the Texas Rangers were anticipating Friday when they place him on the 10-day injured list: He doesn’t need Tommy John surgery.
An MRI exam read Saturday in Arlington by team physician Dr. Keith Meister revealed only inflammation in the joint. Hearn will not throw for at least three weeks, when he will be evaluated, and will spend that time at extended spring training in Surprise, Ariz.