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In which year did Joe Nathan undergo Tommy John surgery?

  • 2008

  • 2009

  • 2010

  • 2011

Answer

Joe Nathan underwent Tommy John surgery in 2010, after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The surgery, which is named after American orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank G. Jobe, is a common procedure for treating elbow injuries in baseball players. It involves reconstructing the ligament with a tendon from another part of the body, such as the forearm or the hamstring.
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