Mr. Simmons is expected to miss the 2015 season after undergoing ulnar collateral ligament repair in his pitching elbow. He pitched around half of last season and an MRI showed the tear. Dr. Andrews performed the surgery yesterday.
Dr. Andrews has performed several surgeries for professional athletes, including recently knee surgery for Detroit Tigers’ Victor Martinez and Philadelphia 76ers’ Tony Wroten.
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