James Andrews, MD, will repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament of Seattle Mariners' pitcher David Phelps March 26, the Seattle Times reports.
Here's what you should know.
1. Mr. Phelps felt the ligament tear March 17 on his final pitch of the outing.
2. He will miss the entire season and will be a free agent after he is rehabilitated.
3. 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.
4. Dr. Andrews is the Tampa Bay Rays' orthopedic medical director.