What surgery did Verlander undergo that sidelined him for 2020 and 2021?
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Tommy John Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
Answer
Verlander had Tommy John surgery in September 2019, which caused him to miss the entire 2020 and 2021 seasons. Tommy John surgery is a common procedure for pitchers who have torn the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in their elbow. The surgery involves reconstructing the UCL with a tendon from another part of the body, such as the forearm or hamstring.
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