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White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo sidelined with elbow injuries

PHOENIX, Ariz. — One of the White Sox prized prospects will be on the shelf for a little while.

Outfielder Micker Adolfo has a sprained UCL in his right elbow and a strained flexor tendon that could require surgery. He could avoid surgery, though he could be sidelined for at least six weeks.

Micker Adolfo has a sprained UCL in his right elbow and strained flexor tendon. Getting a 2nd opinion and could avoid surgery but even with rehab would be shut down for at least six weeks.

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) February 23, 2018

Though he hasn’t received the same high rankings and media attention as fellow outfield prospects Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert, Adolfo is considered a part of the White Sox promising future.