BREAKING: MANNY BANUELOS NEEDS SURGERY

Andrew Marchand of ESPN is reporting that lefty pitching phenom Manny Banuelos needs Tommy John Surgery, read HERE.  According to Marchand: "'He is out for the year,' Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday. The Trentonian of New Jersey initially reported that Banuelos would need the reconstructive surgery on his elbow.

After diagnosing Banuelos with a sore elbow in May, the Yankees spent considerable time trying to figure out the extent of the injury. Many times throughout the process they believed he could pitch again and would pitch in winter ball. After failed rehab after failed rehab, however, they decided Banuelos needed to have the surgery.

'It is a fact,' Cashman said when asked about his level of disappointment. 'You have to deal with it. This will hopefully solve (the problem) this year.'"

The biggest thing is he will not pitch next season.  Trust me, I will have a commentary about this tonight or tomorrow. Very disappointing...

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