Fansided · Feb 7, 2019
San Francisco Giants: Cueto Making Progress in Return from Tommy John
San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto likely will not be able to pitcher until later in the season. However, he seems to be progressing well from Tommy John Surgery.
When the San Francisco Giants signed Cueto, there were concerns about his durability. Though, he had a relatively good track record, Cueto had expressed forearm and elbow discomfort throughout the years.
The issue worsened during the 2017 season when he was unable to finish a rehab start.
Cueto started the 2018 season strong, but lingering elbow discomfort continued to persist. After several poor starts, diminished fastball velocity, and continued elbow pain, Cueto elected to have Tommy John Surgery.