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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ronald Blum and Maddie Burakoff

A 2nd Tommy John surgery could be tougher for Shohei Ohtani to return from. But it's not a given

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If Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, it’s possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first — but not a given.

“My first one, my rehab was pretty tough and I never felt 100%," Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Tallion said. "People would come up to me and ask me, ‘Hey, dude, what should I expect after getting Tommy John?’ I’d be like: to never feel good ever again.

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