Seattle's David Phelps To Miss The 2018 Season To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

It's unfortunate when the regular season hasn't even started yet and a player gets injured but it's part of the game.

For Seattle right-hander David Phelps his season is over after injuring his elbow in spring training."according to  http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22863406/mariners-reliever-david-phelps-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-miss-season

 David Phelps has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow and will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team said Thursday. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22863406/mariners-reliever-david-phelps-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-miss-season

The right-hander is expected to be sidelined 12-15 months. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22863406/mariners-reliever-david-phelps-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-miss-season

Phelps was expected to serve in a setup role this season for Seattle, which acquired him from the Marlins last July. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22863406/mariners-reliever-david-phelps-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-miss-season

He suffered the injury on the final pitch of his last spring appearance, Saturday against the Angels. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22863406/mariners-reliever-david-phelps-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-miss-season