Marlins RHP Matt Givin undergoes Tommy John surgery

Apr 23 2018 by Fish Stripes

 

The 20th-round draft pick aims to return to competition by mid-2019.

Fish Stripes has learned that Marlins right-hander Matt Givin underwent Tommy John surgery last Tuesday to address a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews. His recovery is estimated at 12-15 months.

Givin, 18, signed with the organization as a 20th-round pick in last year’s amateur draft. He made his pro debut in late July and thrived in the...

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