Pitching Phenom Strasburg Faces Elbow Surgery, Long Recovery

The season is over for the Washington Nationals' star pitcher Stephen Strasburg. He's expected to undergo Tommy John surgery to replace a torn ligament in his right elbow. If all goes well, he could be back in pitching form in 12 to 18 months Read More...

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Posted Aug 27 2010, 10:39 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog