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New York Reliever Michael King Undergoing Surgery, Tommy John Surgery?

As a reliever for New York this season Michael King has a record of 6-3 with an earn run average of 2.29.

“according to mlb.com”

Though, New York won game 7-6 over Baltimore Friday in Baltimore Maryland New York reliever fractured right elbow in process of throwing 0-2 slider to Baltimore’s Ramon Urias.

When?

In the 8th inning!

Then he He winced and immediately walked toward the third-base dugout, refusing a return throw from catcher Jose Trevino. Head athletic trainer Tim Lentych briefly attended to King on the field, and Boone waved for closer Clay Holmes to enter.

The initial read on Michael King’s X-rays is a fractured right elbow, according to New York Post’s Joel Sherman. The club has not made an official announcement concerning the severity of King’s injury, but manager Aaron Boone said that the club planned to make multiple roster moves before Saturday’s game.

New York reliever Michael King having surgery, Tommy John Surgery on right elbow that he injured in the process of throwing 0-2 slider to Baltimore’s Ramon Urias?

Aaron Boone provides update

What is the update?

The update is Michael King will need surgery to repair his fractured elbow. He could be ready for Spring Training if that’s all he needs , however Tommy John Surgery is also a possibility.

“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on his social media page on Twitter”

With Aaron Boone’s update in mind this question comes to mind!

New York reliever Michael King undergoing surgery, Tommy John Surgery?

Turns out Michael King’s UCL looks pretty good for a pitcher and all he is going to need to repair fracture is surgery with hope of being ready for 2023 season, spring training.

“according to Mike Rosenstein’s article on nj.com”