Whisenhunt Faces Tommy John Surgery After Torn UCL Diagnosis
San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt has been diagnosed with a torn UCL and is expected to need Tommy John surgery.
Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt has sustained a torn UCL, according to SF Chronicle beat reporter Susan Slusser. He is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, which typically carries a 12–18 month recovery timeline. The injury effectively removes Whisenhunt from the Giants' rotation picture for the foreseeable future. San Francisco will need to explore other rotation options to fill the void.
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