New York Mets right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo will undergo surgery on his pitching elbow and will miss the start of the season, the team said Saturday.
An MRI exam revealed that Lugo has a loose body in his elbow, according to the team. The surgery is scheduled to be performed by Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek on Tuesday in Florida.
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Lugo will be sidelined for at least six weeks before he can resume throwing and transition into a training program.
The team said Lugo informed the Mets’ medical staff about inflammation in his elbow before the MRI was ordered. The loose body is the result of a bone spur that broke off at some point during his normal offseason training.
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Lugo, 31, is entering his sixth season in the major leagues, all with the Mets. In 167 games (38 starts) his record is 25-19 with a 3.45 ERA and 12 saves. He has struck out 384 batters in 383 1/3 innings.
In the shortened 2020 season, he was 3-4 with a 5.15 ERA. He threw in 16 games (seven starts) and recorded three saves in 36 2/3 innings.
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–Field Level Media