Indians reliever Hector Ambriz scheduled for Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday.
View full sizeIndians reliever Hector Ambriz will have Tommy John surgery.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Indians Rule 5 right-hander Hector Ambriz will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Friday. Dr. Lewis Yocum will perform the surgery in Los Angeles.
The Indians drafted Ambriz from Arizona's unprotected roster for $50,000 in December in the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings. He opened the year on the disabled list because of a sore elbow, but rejoined the Indians after a rehab at Class AAA Columbus.
Ambriz went 0-2 with a 5.59 ERA in 34 appearances. He struck out 37, walked 17 and allowed 68 hits in 48 1/3 innings. He allowed 10 homers and the opposition hit .338 against him.
His last appearance was Sept. 8 against the Angels.
Recovery time from Tommy John surgery is at least a year.