I don’t enjoy sharing bad news, especially on Opening Day. But sometimes, the news cycle requires it. That’s the case with Mets reliever, Bryce Montes de Oca.
The 26-year-old initially had his spring training cut short two weeks ago with a stress reaction in his elbow. Then, it was reported that he’d undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow this week.
As it turns out, the surgery he had was a much more serious one:
Sources: Mets right-handed pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca had Tommy John surgery.