The New York Yankees have recently announced that their rookie outfielder Jasson Domínguez will be undergoing Tommy John surgery for a torn elbow ligament. The surgery, which is named after the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who was the first to undergo the procedure in 1974, is a common procedure for baseball players who suffer from elbow injuries.
Domínguez, who signed with the Yankees as an international free agent in July 2019, was considered one of the top prospects in the organization. He had been playing in the minor leagues and was expected to make his major league debut this season. However, he was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which is a common injury for pitchers and can require surgery.
The surgery is usually done by replacing the damaged ligament with a tendon taken from another part of the body, usually the forearm or hamstring. It is a relatively simple procedure and typically takes about 45 minutes. Recovery time can vary depending on the severity of the injury, but it usually takes between 12 and 18 months for a full recovery.
Domínguez is expected to miss the entire 2021 season while he recovers from the surgery. This is a huge blow to the Yankees, who were expecting him to be a key part of their lineup this year. However, they are hopeful that he will be able to make a full recovery and return to form in 2022.
It is always unfortunate when a promising young player has to miss an entire season due to injury, but the Yankees are optimistic that Domínguez will be able to make a full recovery and return to form in 2022. In the meantime, they will have to find other ways to fill the void left by his absence.
