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Marlins prospect Snelling to undergo TJ surgery
Key takeaways
- Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling, injured after his major league debut, will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team said Thursday.
- Snelling, the team's No. 2 prospect, pitched five solid innings in his debut on May 8 -- a loss to Washington.
- Keith Meister on Thursday and made the decision to have the reconstructive surgery.
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Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling, injured after his major league debut, will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team said Thursday.
Snelling, the team's No. 2 prospect, pitched five solid innings in his debut on May 8 -- a loss to Washington. He then reported discomfort in the elbow after a bullpen session, was diagnosed with a UCL sprain and is now on the 60-day injured list.
He visited with Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday and made the decision to have the reconstructive surgery.
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