Cincinnati Reds Reliever Undergoes Successful Surgery
CINCINNATI — Reds reliever Tejay Antone underwent successful surgery on Friday, manager David Bell told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
He had a UCL flexor tendon repair. It wasn't a reconstruction and the Reds are "thrilled" with how it went.
Antone is still expected to miss the rest of the season, but surgery was the first step in his journey back to the mound.
Check out post-surgery photos below:
. @TejayAntone had a successful surgery today.
— Reds Daily (@RedsDaily4) April 12, 2024
Let’s show this man some love and hope for a full recovery!
Amazing human being. #Reds pic.twitter.com/LuOyelvbNA
Reds RHP Tejay Antone had UCL, flexor tendon repair today, "not reconstruction," Bell said, who added surgeon "thrilled" with how it went. Doesn't change expectation that Antone misses rest of season.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubMLB) April 12, 2024
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