Tigers' Artie Lewicki will undergo Tommy John surgery, out until 2020 (original) (raw)
Artie Lewicki will undergo Tommy John surgery next week (Associated Press photo).
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DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Artie Lewicki will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, likely sidelining him for all of 2019.
Lewicki, 26, went on the disabled list last week after feeling discomfort in his elbow. After continuing to feel pain, he flew New York to consult with Dr. Christopher Ahmad.
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Lewicki's elbow ligament was loose and would eventually snap with continued pitching. After weighing the options, Lewicki opted for surgery.
It's the second Tommy John surgery for Lewicki, who also underwent the procedure on the same elbow after his 2012 season at the University of Virginia.
Lewicki was drafted by the Tigers in the eighth round of the 2014 draft. After pitching well at every level, he made his Major League debut in 2017. He's thrown 38 2/3 innings in 2018, striking out 30 and walking 14 with a 4.89 ERA.
Lewicki will likely be transferred to the 60-day disabled list when the Tigers need to create a spot on the 40-man roster for September call-ups. He'll likely be designated for assignment and removed from the roster this winter.
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