It depends on the severity of the injury. If your UCL is still good but has a tear, you can repair it and use an internal brace, if not, opt for Tommy John. “The advantage to being able to use ...

If the UCL is still viable, an internal brace can be used; otherwise, Tommy John surgery is recommended. "The advantage to being able to use the internal brace over the Tommy John is that the ...

The internal brace generally leads to a quicker recovery time than Tommy John surgery. Because he needed Tommy John, Braves fans shouldn't expect Smith-Shawver to return before the beginning of ...

retroactive to May 3) Expected return: TBA Status: The fracture discovered May 30 is 80 percent healed, GM Dana Brown said June 11. (June 11) More >> RHP J.P. France Injury: Torn right shoulder ...

Expected return: Mid-June Status: Threw live BP on June 6 and is scheduled to begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on June 8. (updated: June 6) More >> RHP Kyle Wright Injury: Right shoulder ...

Played in 17 games while making eight starts…scored a season-high of seven points on three goals and an assist…named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week after scoring first career brace in win ...

Had Smith-Shawver's UCL injury been able to get away with an internal brace, there was a very decent chance that he would return next season. Unfortunately, true Tommy John surgery requires a longer ...