ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jacob deGrom had reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Monday, and Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the procedure went well.
The typical recovery time after this type of operation is at least 12-14 months. Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery, which came a week before deGrom's 35th birthday.
Texas signed deGrom to a $185 million, five-year deal in free agency last winter when the right-hander was coming off two injury-plagued seasons with the New York Mets.
Before deGrom (2-0, 2.