Noun
Tommy John surgery (countable and uncountable, plural Tommy John surgeries)
(informal, medicine) An ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
After all, they currently have Britton out for a bit, and will miss Kahnle for the rest of the year because of Tommy John surgery. Source: Internet
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Justin Anderson will have Tommy John surgery. Source: Internet
Mariners: RHP Kendall Graveman (0-1, 13.50) makes his second start in his return from Tommy John surgery. Source: Internet
… LHP Colin Poche had his second Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Wednesday. Source: Internet
He had a 2.04 ERA through his first 16 games before suffering the elbow injury that would require Tommy John surgery. Source: Internet
Dane Dunning, the strike-throwing righty prospect who came with Giolito and Lopez in the Adam Eaton trade for prospects deal, is also healthy after Tommy John surgery and could warrant consideration in such a mix. Source: Internet