Rocco Baldelli might need Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Devil Rays center fielder, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the offseason, injured his elbow while working out on the field at the Raymond Naimoli complex this week.
Baldelli told the Tribune the injury occurred on a throw while taking infield during a recent extended Spring Training game.
Baldelli had been close to beginning a Minor League rehabilitation assignment. Now he will fly to Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday, where Rays team physician James Andrews will examine the elbow to determine the extent of the injury.
"He's had a little bit of a setback," Rays manager Lou Piniella said. "We'll let you know [more] in a couple of days."
Baldelli Might Need Tommy John Surgery




