Mets' Key Pitcher Likely Headed for Tommy John Surgery

A key reliever of the New York Mets is likely headed for Tommy John surgery due to significant ligament damage in his elbow.

New York Mets right-handed reliever Drew Smith told reporters on Friday that he's likely heading for another Tommy John surgery.More news: Former Yankee Turned Met Reveals Biggest Differences Between New York TeamsSmith, 30, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. Smith initially felt something in his elbow last Friday but thought the issue would go away and tried to pitch through it.

'Going into free agency, it's a tough time for this to happen, there's never a good time for this to happen,' Smith said. 'I loved my time here, I don't know if it's over obviously but it could be, and it just sucks to see it end like this.'Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is hurting for his reliever.'It's hard man,' Mendoza said. 'This is a professional.

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