Tyson Ross started for the Padres on Opening Day in 2016 -- and then missed the remainder of the campaign because of right shoulder inflammation. Now, his status for Opening Day next year appears to be in question.
Ross will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Thursday, Padres manager Andy Green confirmed. His recovery time is slated for 4-6 months, and the club remains hopeful he'll return to full health before next season begins.
The 29-year-old right-hander, who is entering his final year before free agency, owns a 3.16 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings since joining the Padres in 2013.