Chicago White Sox reliever Zack Burdi will visit James Andrews, MD, to confirm an initial diagnosis of a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, the Daily Herald reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. Mr. Burdi was the White Sox's first round pick in the 2016 draft. He left a Triple A Charlotte Knights game on July 8 after experiencing some discomfort.
2. White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn said a physician initially diagnosed Mr. Burdi with the tear.
3. Mr. Burdi will visit Dr. Andrews to confirm the diagnosis.
4. Dr. Andrews is a founding partner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine. He is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the world, and his center is internationally recognized for its sports medicine treatment.
5. Dr. Andrews is the orthopedic medical director for the Tampa Bay Rays.