Indians pitcher Tomlin to undergo surgery

Indians pitcher Tomlin to undergo surgery

Published Apr. 3, 2015 3:10 p.m. ET

Cleveland Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin will undergo arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Friday.

Tomlin experienced discomfort in his right shoulder after a start in minor-league camp on March 30. Clinical evaluation and imaging revealed chronic inflammation in the AC joint of his right shoulder.

The 30-year-old Tomlin was optioned to the minors last week, however, the minor-league option will be rescinded and he will start the season on the major-league disabled list. He is expected to miss three to four months.

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Tomlin, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2012, has a 4.89 ERA in 448 career innings.

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