Trevor Rosenthal’s season has come to an end and the pitcher faces a long rehab process.
The St. Louis Cardinals moved Rosenthal to the 60-day DL Wednesday and announced that the pitcher will undergo Tommy John surgery next week.
#STLCards General Manager Mike Girsch has announced today that RHP Trevor Rosenthal will undergo Tommy John surgery.
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 23, 2017
Rosenthal experienced tightness in his arm and did not pitch well in his final outing last week. He was initially placed on the 10-day DL as the Cardinals conducted tests on his elbow. Dr. Neal ElAttrache reviewed the scans and decided that Tommy John surgery will be the best course of action for the closer.
Cardinals pre and post-game host Chris Hrabe says Dr. ElAttrache will perform the surgery next week.
Girsch: Trevor Rosenthal needs Tommy John, will undergo procedure next week. Dr Neal ElAttrache will perform surgery. #STLCards
— Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) August 23, 2017
Rosenthal was in the middle of another solid season for St. Louis. He had 11 saves, 12 holds and 76 strikeouts in 47.2 innings while posting a 3.40 ERA.
