Yankees’ prospect thriving after having same surgery as Tanaka

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Jacob LindgrenTAMPA — Jacob Lindgren didn’t want to speak for Masahiro Tanaka regarding the Yankees’ ace comeback after having a bone spur removed from his right elbow.

Lindgren, however, said his left elbow has healed very well after undergoing the same surgery late last June.

“It was good, we have a very good medical staff and they trained me hard,’’ said Lindgren, the Yankees’ first pick in the 2014 draft who made seven big-league relief appearances last year. “It wasn’t long, about three months and I am feeling great now.’’

Since Tanaka’s surgery was done in late October, he already is past the three-month mark. However, the Yankees are expected to take it slow with their $175…