Nathan Eovaldi’s big comeback has hit a major roadblock.
The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher is reportedly having new issues with his elbow and will likely require surgery, though the hope is he’ll pitch in 2018.
BREAKING: Eovaldi is out for #Rays. Has loose bodies in elbow, arthroscopic surgery seems likely. Could return this year. Had looked very sharp this spring in return from 2nd Tommy John.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 28, 2018
As noted, this is particularly unsettling given Eovaldi has already had two Tommy John surgeries. His most recent one ensured he hasn’t pitched in a competitive game in roughly a year and a half. The Rays were looking at him to boost their rotation after he posted a 4.45 ERA over parts of two seasons with the New York Yankees.
