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Jharel Cotton to have Tommy John surgery, miss 2018 season

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MESA, Ariz. — A’s pitcher Jharel Cotton’s promising spring has come to an abrupt end.

After meeting with Dr. Keith Meister Friday night, it was determined the starter would need to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a sprained UCL in his right elbow. Cotton will undergo the surgery next week, causing him to miss the entire 2018 season.

Updates to come shortly.