CINCINNATI — Rays starter Jeffrey Springs is expected to have Tommy John elbow surgery that will sideline him into the 2024 season.
The Rays announced Tuesday afternoon that Springs, 31, has been diagnosed with a left elbow flexor strain and placed on the 15-day injured list. That move was procedural so the Rays could activate Taj Bradley to start Tuesday against the Reds.
Recovery from Tommy John surgery typically takes 12 to 15 months, so best case is that Springs could rejoin the Rays rotation in May 2024.
