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Luke Jackson undergoes Tommy John surgery

The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday that reliever Luke Jackson underwent Tommy John surgery in Texas with Dr. Keith Meister performing the operation. Jackson will miss the entire 2022 season.

Luke Jackson underwent successful surgery to reconstruct his right UCL today in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Keith Meister performed the operation.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 13, 2022

Jackson was slowed during the spring due to some lingering soreness. An MRI exam later revealed damage to his UCL. He reportedly considered his options, but settled on Tommy John surgery in the end.