Twins ace Kenta Maeda out for season after Tommy John surgeryArticle contentMinnesota Twins ace right-hander Kenta Maeda underwent Tommy John surgery on his pitching arm Wednesday, ending his season prematurely and shelving him well into the 2022 campaign. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli shared the news with media members before the team’s Wednesday night home game against the Chicago Cubs. Try refreshing your browser, or Twins ace Kenta Maeda out for season after Tommy John surgery Back to videoBaldelli intimated that the Twins are hopeful that Maeda could return to action in nine to 12 months instead of the normal 14-month rehabilitation timeline. The news adds to a disappointing season for the Twins, who had lofty expectations after winning the American League Central each of the past two seasons. Maeda, 33, also experienced a substantial drop-off from 2020 — when he finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting — to 2021.

Source: National Post September 02, 2021 00:45 UTC