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Rangers' Harrison excited about chance of making post-surgery history

Published Apr. 30, 2015 9:19 p.m. ET

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Texas Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison has been through a lot since signing a five-year, $55M contract extension in January of 2013.

After emerging as one of the Rangers' most promising young starters in 2012 and 2013, he's battled a host of medical issues ever since: he's had three operations on his back, including spinal fusion surgery - arguably the most dramatic one. 

As Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News points out, Harrison is trying to come back and pitch in the MLB. If he does so, he'll be the first pitcher in the history of the game to successfully return from and overcome that particular operation.

Harrison, 29, is feeling enthusiastic about his rehab now that he's throwing off a mound once again:

Despite the medical hurdles his career has thrown in front of him, Harrison has remained the model of resilience: 

Should he be able to come back and pitch sometime this season, the Rangers could definitely use him in their rotation, given their myriad of health issues. 

(h/t Dallas Morning News) 

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