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Detroit Tigers prospect Alex Faedo to have Tommy John surgery this month

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Alex Faedo will have Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow, effectively ending his 2021 season before it even starts.

The team announced Saturday that Faedo needs to have his ulnar collateral ligament reconstructed. The typical timetable for recovery is 14 to 16 months. The right-hander is the Tigers' No. 10 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

“After consultation between our club medical experts and outside specialists, the recommendation was made for Alex Faedo to undergo reconstructive surgery of his UCL on his right arm," Tigers general manager Al Avila said in a released statement on Saturday.