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A's Outman done for year

Associated Press

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics left-hander Josh Outman has undergone ligament replacement surgery on his pitching elbow, ending his season. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure, often called Tommy John surgery. Outman went 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA this season in 14 appearances, including 12 starts. Outman also had a bone spur removed. The surgery typically requires a year or more of rehabilitation. Prospective A's closer Joey Devine underwent the same procedure in April, and Oakland reli ...

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