White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet will have Tommy John surgery on his left elbow after an MRI revealed a partial UCL tear, he told reporters on Saturday.
Crochet said he felt a pop in his elbow on the second-to-last pitch of his spring training appearance earlier this week. The first opinion he received on the elbow recommended season-ending surgery, and the second opinion also suggested surgery for the 22-year-old pitcher.
Crochet is expected to undergo surgery early next week with renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.
The 2020 first round pick out of Tennessee was expected to be a key contributor to the Chicago bullpen this season.