ALL – Time Tommy John Surgery Tracker, Updated For Tyler Chatwood

For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list! E-mail us at mlbreports@gmail.com if you have any names to add to our totals.

How many players are having or had TJ in history? You are about to find out:

TOMMY JOHN SURGERY – 2014 (26)

2014 Tommy John Surgeries,

Tyler Chatwood, Rockies, July,

Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees (Partially Torn UCL, (TJ Watch List), July 10th,

Bronson Arroyo, D’Backs July Surgery,

Matt Wieters, Orioles, June 17th,

Sean Burnett, Angels, June 5th,

Chris Withrow, Dodgers, June 3rd,

Jose Cisnero, Astros, May 28th,

Martin Perez, Rangers, May 19th,

Jose Fernandez, Marlins, May 16th,

A.J. Griffin, Athletics, Apr.25th,

Pedro Figueroa, Rangers, Apr.30th,

Ivan Nova, Yankees, Apr.29th,

Josh Johnson, Padres, -Apr.24,

Matt Moore, Rays – Apr.24, 2014 - Link: With Moore Out For TJ Surgery – The Rays Should Hold Onto Price Through 2015,

Jameson Taillon, Pirates, – April 9, 2014,

Bobby Parnell, Mets, April 8th,

Cory Gearrin, Bravesm – Mar.29 – Went on the 60 Day DL with partial ligament tear of right elbow Mar.29, 2014, May Require TJ Surgery.,

David Hernandez, D’Backs, – Surgery April 2014.

Bruce Rondon, Tigers, - Mar.2014,

Patrick Corbin, D’Backs, - Mar.2014,

Jarrod Parker, Athletics, - March 2014,

Brandon Beachy - Braves,”2nd TJ Surgery” Mar 2014

Kris Medlen, Bravesm – Mar 2014,

Luke Hochevar, Royals, – March.07, 2014.,

Miguel Sano, Twins, (Position Player) Mar, 2014,

Cory Luebke, Padres, Luebke went under the knife for his 2nd TJ Surgery Feb 2014,

TOMMY JOHN SURGERY – 2013 (24)

2013

Matt Harvey – Mets (TJ Surgery Oct.23/2013) Target Date for return is Spring Training 2015

Andrew Knapp, PHI: Oct.13/2013

Matt Reynolds, ARI OCT 2013

Rafael Betancourt – Rockies (Aug, 2013)

Jason Marquis – Padres Aug, 2013

Dylan Bundy – Orioles: June, 2013

Daniel Hudson – Dbacks (2nd Time): June.18/2013

Shane Loux – Giants – June .12, 2013

Scott Elbert – Dodgers: June.8th, 2013

Ramon Ortiz – Blue Jays (2nd Time) – Diagnosed to need it – June.3/2013

Eric O’Flaherty – Braves – May.21/2013

Joel Hanrahan – Red Sox: May 17, 2013

Jonny Venters – (2nd Time) Braves: May.16, 2013

Gavin Floyd – White Sox: May 7th, 2013 (Signed by the Atlanta Braves, expected back in 2014)

Jason Motte – Cardinals: May 7th, 2013

Chad Billingsley – Dodgers: April 24th, 2013

John Ely – Astros: April 24th, 2013: He was released by Houston, and was signed by the Boston Red Sox

Alex White – Astros: April 11th, 2013

Casey Kelley – Padres – April 1st, 2013: He is still out from this surgery, but only on the 15 Day DL right now.

Rafael Furcal – Cardinals: SS: Mar.15th, 2013 (positional player) (signed by the Marlins for 2014) He made it into Spring Training for 18 AB, but now has an injured hamstring.

Frank Herrmann – Indians: Mar.1 3th. 2013: He was in Spring Training with the Tribe, and now ha cleared waivers and was re-assigned to Triple-A Columbus.

TOMMY JOHN SURGERY – 2012 (46)

Randy Wolf – Orioles: October. 26, 2012 (is a Free Agent at the age of 37, recently threw for teams, but garnered no interest. Was with the Mariners. March 25, 2014: Released by the Seattle Mariners.

Manny Banuelos – Yankees: October 3, 2012 (Didn’t throw in 2013 Minor Leagues, threw in simulated games in Sept. of 2013, could return in 2014). He has now returned to the Minor League system. (Currently in A+ Ball in Tampa).

Chad Billingsley – Dodgers: TJ Watch (September 8, 2012 – and elected for TJ Surgery in 2013).

Juan Carlos Oviedo (AKA Leo Nunez) – Marlins: September 6, 2012 (Is Signed through 2014 with the Rays, expected to return for Spring Training 2014). Oviedo just threw a relief inning with the Durham Bulls. May be up with Tampa Bay shortly.

Lucas Giolito – Nationals: August 31st, 2012 (Returned to the Nats farm system in late 2013, and is now in A ball Hagerstwon.)

Josh Tomlin – Indians: August 22nd, 2012 (Returned to the Indians in late 2013). Is back with AAA Columbus now.

Carl Crawford – Red Sox: August 23rd, 2012 (Returned to action in 2013 for the LA Dodgers).

MLB Tommy John Surgery Updates: Feature Article by Bernie Olshansky (August 16, 2012).

Drew Hutchison – Blue Jays: August 7, 2012 (Returned to throw in 3 leagues of the Minors in 2013 for the Blue Jays, and has now pitched in the regular season.

Scott Atchison – Red Sox: TJ Watch (August 2, 2012) He never needed the surgery, signed with the Mets in 2013, played the full year, and now has inked a deal with the Indians for 2014.

Neftali Feliz – Rangers: August 1, 2012 (returned to the MLB in Sept of 2013 for the Rangers). Feliz was relegated to the minors to begin the year in 2014

Eric Surkamp – Giants: July 25, 2012 (Came back in July for the Giants before spending the rest of the year in SF’s Minor League System). He is now with Charlotte (AAA franchise of the CWS).

Colby Lewis – Rangers: July 23, 2012 (Played a few games in the Rangers Minor League System in 2013, signed for the 2014 year with Texas once again.) Lewis will make his 1st Start in a few years for Texas on Apr.12, 2014

Joe Wieland – Padres: July 17, 2012 (Pitched recently in the Arizona Fall League in 2013). Had a surgery to alleviate some irritation in his elbow again in Spring 2014, and is on the 60 DAY DL for the Padres.

Luis Perez – Blue Jays: July 17, 2012 (Came Back to the Minor League System in Toronto, and was a SEPT call up for the Canadian club, making 6 Appearances). Released by the Blue Jays on Mar.20, 2014.

Todd Coffey – July 4, 2012 (2nd TJ surgery) (was out of action for all of 2013, and was said to be planning a showcase of his pitching soon in hopes of landing a deal). He is said to have been throwing 93 – 94 MPH

Daniel Hudson – Diamondbacks: July 1, 2012 (Went for TJ Surgery again in 2013, and yet is still expected to sign with the D’Backs even though he will miss the majority of the 2014 year.)

Felipe Paulino – Royals: June 22, 2012 (Missed all of 2013, but signed a 1 Year Deal with the Chicago White Sox for 2014, and has a Team Option for 2015). He has started 2 games for the White Sox in 2014.

Brandon Beachy – Braves: June 21, 2012 (returned midway through 2013 for ATL)

Kyle Drabek – Blue Jays: June 19, 2012 (2nd- 2007). He returned to Basevall in 2013 for the AAA Buffalo Affiliate. he was with Toronto for Spring Training, but was sent down to the Minors.

David Herndon – Phillies: June 19, 2012 : He is playing in the IL for the AAA Yankees affiliate (Scranton Wilkes Barre). He was in Spring Training with the Yankees.

Charlie Morton – Pirates: June 14, 2012 (returned to the Majors midway through 2013 for Pit).

Ryan Beckman – Pirates: June 12, 2002: Beckman is now pitching in the Pirates Minor Leagues again for AA Altoona.

Andrew Carignan – Athletics: June 7, 2012: (Signed a Deal with the Giants in Dec of 2013) but has not pitched in the Minors yet.

Juan Oramas – Padres: June 3, 2012: He is back playing with Tucson, after returning 1st to the lower levels to end the 2013 year.

Jose Contreras – Phillies: June 3, 2012 (announced retirement in April of 2014).

Cory Luebke – Padres: May 21, 2012 (Luebke has gone back under the knife in March of 2014).

Blake Wood – Royals: May 19, 2012: He returned to action late in the 2013 year with the Indians, and also made it to the Indians Bullpen again for 2014.

A.J. Jimenez – Jays: May 19, 2012: jimenez appeared in 59 games in 2013, and is with the AA New Hampshire club to begin 2014.

Danny Duffy – Royals: May 14, 2012 (Duffy came back to baseball in 2013, and made a few starts for the Royals. He is now back with the AAA team – but should be back with the MLB team soon.

Tsuyoshi Wada- Orioles: May 2, 2012: Returned in 2013 for the Orioles farm team, he was then released, and is now with the Cubs – and with Iowa – Starting

Mike Pelfrey- Mets: May 1, 2012: Pelfrey came back with the Twins in 2013, appeared in 29 Games, and is back for another year with the Twins in 2014.

Joe Beimel-Free Agent: May 2012: Closed some games for Gwinnett in the 2013 year for the Braves organization, and now has appeared in some games in the MLB again – with Seattle in 2014

George Sherrill – Mariners: April 29, 2012: Was with KC system in 2013, but was released after a 6.21 ERA in 2013 for Omaha. Sherrill remains a Free Agent.

Michael Pineda- Yankees: April 26, 2012 (honorable mention: torn labrum, arthroscopic surgery – has yet to pitch for the NYY). Pineda finally started a game last week for the Yankees

Jeremy Bonderman- FA: April 24, 2012 – returned to the MLB with the Mariners in 2013, was released and temporarily made came back with the Tigers again before being released – and has since retired.

Brian Wilson- Giants: April 20, 2012 (2nd surgery- 1st in 2003) Returned in August of 2013 with the Dodgers. He signed a 2 year deal with the Dodgers in the off season.

Danny Herrera- Mets: April 19 2012: He came back in 2013 with the Mets Minor League System, but was released after a bad start down there. He is currently a Free Agent

Scott Baker- Twins: April 17, 2012: Pitched for 3 games with the Cubs major league team in 2013, and now is with the Texas Rangers in AAA.

Michael Kohn- Angels Apr.14, 2012: Kohn appeared in 63 games for the Angels in 2013, and is still a member of their relief core.:

Joey Devine- Athletics: April 11, 2012 (2nd surgery- 1st April 21, 2009): He was released after the year by Oakland and has not retuned to baseball.

Ryan Madson- Reds: April 11, 2012 (Target Dates with the Angels in 2013 – Never Made it and is a FA)

Joakim Soria- Royals: April 2012 (2nd surgery) (Target Date in 2013 with Texas – Pitched in late 2013).

Jose Ceda- Marlins: April 3, 2012: Jose Ceda came back in 2013, pitched for the Minor League System, and was then released. He is still a Free Agent.

Sergio Escalona- Astros: March 24, 2012: Appearebed in some games for AA Corpus Christi for Houston in 2013, before being released in November of that year.

Arodys Vizcaino- Braves: March 2012 (Returned in 2013 for the Braves).

Joel Zumaya- Twins: March 2012 (2nd surgery): He officially retired from baseball in 2014. He never pitched after TJ surgery.

TOMMY JOHN SURGERY – 2011 AND OLDER

2011

John Lackey- Red Sox: November 1, 2011 – Returned in 2013 and Won the World Series.

Kyle Gibson- Twins: September 7, 2011 – Returned in 2013 for the Twins organization in the minors

Carlos Carrasco- Indians: September 6, 2011

Juan Gutierrez- Royals: September 2011

Zack Cozart (SS)- Reds: August 12, 2011

Brad Hawpe (1B/OF)- Rangers: August 5, 2011 – Returned to the Majors with the LA Angels in 2013.

Rubby De La Rosa- Dodgers: August 2011 – Returned

David Aardsma- Yankees: July 22, 2011 – Was in Spring Training with the Yankees before being DFA’s. Spent 2013 witht he NYM