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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Maddie Lee

‘Tough blow’: Cubs rookie Ethan Roberts to undergo Tommy John surgery

Rookie Ethan Roberts was a highlight of Cubs spring training, making the Opening Day roster with five scoreless spring outings. (John Antonoff/For the Sun-Times)

PITTSBURGH — The Cubs announced Thursday that rookie reliever Ethan Roberts will undergo Tommy John surgery. 

“That stinks, right?” Cubs manager David Ross said. “What a great story coming out of spring and the way he was able to throw the ball, building up from last year, coming into spring and just able to make an impression.”

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