Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager said being sidelined last year while his teammates were making the World Series was difficult, but he spent the offseason undergoing an intense strength-and-agility regimen while recovering from a pair of surgeries.
The Athletics announced Tuesday that left-handed pitching prospect A.J. Puk has been recommended for Tommy John surgery by Dr. James Andrews.
Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney, who had Tommy John surgery in July 2016, will likely make just his second start since the start of the 2016 season later this week.
Giants pitcher Will Smith, who was projected to be in the eighth-inning role, will have Tommy John surgery and miss the 2017 season.
After three Tommy John surgeries on his right elbow, pitcher Josh Johnson is retiring with a 48-45 record and a 3.40 ERA.
Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs will miss his scheduled start Wednesday with left forearm soreness and will undergo an MRI.
