Tommy John surgery

Seattle Mariners pitcher Kendall Graveman says he has a benign bone tumor in his cervical spine but he intends to continue pitching.

The Mariners are taking a chance on Kendall Graveman and Taijuan Walker, who were looking for an opportunity to prove similar injuries hadn’t completely derailed their careers.

Red Sox starter Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Monday, his 31st birthday. The team said it was successful.

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will have Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. The operation would keep him out the entire 2020 baseball season.

Yankees outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are likely to miss New York's opener at Baltimore on March 26 because of their injuries.

Yankees' pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season. Severino was sidelined until the final weeks of the regular season last year.

Taijuan Walker returned to the Seattle Mariners, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract that includes $500,000 each in performance and roster bonuses.

Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is receiving treatment for inflammation in his elbow that will shut him down for the rest of the regular season.

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said he expects Ohtani to be in the lineup when Kikuchi pitches for the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on Saturday night.

Ohtani wouldn't change how he handled his elbow injury, by continuing to hit for the Angels until season's end delaying reconstructive surgery and his ability to pitch.