Rays LHP Jeffrey Springs to have Tommy John surgery
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday, the team announced.
The typical recovery time from the elbow procedure is 12-to-15 months, meaning Springs' return would be late April 2024 at the earliest.
Springs, who last pitched on April 13, was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left elbow flexor strain.
"We would expect, given the familiarity with these surgeries,