Garrett Richards opts for Tommy John surgery two years after trying platelet injections:
The right-hander had been limited to six starts each of the past two seasons. He missed most of 2016 due to a UCL injury and suffered from biceps nerve irritation last year.
In 2016, he opted not to have surgery for the UCL issue, opting instead for stem-cell and platelet-rich plasma treatment.
Richards, 30, had made 16 starts this season, his most since 2015. He made his second start Tuesday since returning from the 10-day disabled list because of a left hamstring strain.
The Angels appear to be one of those organizations where their pitchers are always hurt. Maybe it’s poor drafting, maybe it’s poor health management, or maybe it’s just bad luck. The Angles, unlike the Dodgers, don’t have the depth to sustain the team when the pitching stars go down.
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