Tommy John Surgery's This Year

[Phil316]

Another victim has been had. Rockies Tyler Chatwood only 24 will need Tommy John surgery.

[helf35]

Looks like you can add Nate Jones to the list.

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Chatwood is an interesting case, since he's had a history of elbow problems. Didn't he have bone chips removed from his elbow in the off-season, and he lost a month due to elbow tightness last year. Hopefully the TJ surgery corrects the problem, but it might be one of those cases where it addresses the symptom, but not the problem. Maybe the year-plus off will give him time to reassess his mechanics.

[Phil316]

Tyler Skaggs will undergo TJ surgery. Sad really 23 years old. Will most of the 2015 season as well.

[Phil316]

Losing some great players this year.