The most compelling aspect of the offseason thus far for the San Diego Padres is the question of pitcher Tyson Ross‘s health. After making the start for the Padres on opening day last season, Ross missed the remainder of the season despite being one of the few bright spots in the rotation.
Now, whether or not the 29-year-old can even pitch to begin 2017 hangs in the balance. On Wednesday, manager Andy Green confirmed that Ross will have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Thursday. This procedure, according to Green, is a relatively routine one, but does require four to six months of recovery.