Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his elbow, the team announced on Friday.
Kopech will miss the entire 2019 season and is "expected to be ready for spring training in 2020."
Tommy John surgery has been recommended for the 22-year-old, but plans have not been finalized since he is scheduled to receive a second opinion in the coming days.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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