Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week.
The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May 17.
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