TORONTO

Drabek to have surgery, out for remainder of season

The Associated Press Published Monday, June 18, 2012 10:28PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek works against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, June 2, 2012. (The Canadian Press/Chris Young)

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Toronto right-hander Kyle Drabek will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday and miss the remainder of the season.

Drabek felt a "popping sensation" in his elbow last week during an outing against the Washington Nationals. Preliminary tests showed Drabek suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews confirmed the diagnosis.

The 24-year-old underwent the same procedure four years ago while a member of the Phillies' farm system and required 13 months recovery and rehab before returning to the major leagues.

In 13 starts this season, Drabek was 4-7 with a 4.67 ERA. He's one of three Toronto starters dealing with injuries this season.

Drabek is only one of Toronto's three ailing starters.

Right-hander Drew Hutchinson will get a second opinion on his ailing elbow this week by Dr. Tim Kremcheck in Cincinnati. A third starter, right-hander Brandon Morrow, is on the disabled list with a strained rib cage muscle.