(Fort Myers, FL) — Twins ace Pablo López has “significant tearing” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely require Tommy John reconstructive surgery, the club said Tuesday from Fort Myers. López left his live batting-practice session early on Monday due to elbow soreness. He underwent an M-R-I later that day that revealed the tear. If he requires surgery, it will be his second Tommy John procedure. The Twins continue spring training workouts today with and will host the Gophers on Friday before taking on the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
Lopez from Fort Myers on when he knew there was a problem:
Twins GM Jeremy Zoll announces the injury:
