Tommy John surgery is a common treatment for a torn UCL, but a new internal brace procedure offers a less invasive alternative with a 98% return-to-sport rate and shorter recovery time.

For Yankees reliever Jake Cousins, the old saying about how things must get worse before they can get better certainly applies. Over the weekend, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Cousins is likely headed towards Tommy John Surgery on his right elbow.

The New York Yankees lose one of their key arms in the bullpen for the remainder of the season due to Tommy John surgery.