Matt Harvey will try to avoid Tommy John surgery for now

Posted Sep 18, 2013
When Dr. James Andrews gives you advice on your elbow ligaments, you listen, so Mets ace Matt Harvey is going to wait and see if a rehabilitation program can help him avoid Tommy John surgery. Harvey, the 24-year-old right-hander who started the All-Star Game for the National League this year, has not pitched since Aug. 24. (Sporting News)

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