KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros say left-hander Sergio Escalona will have ligament-replacement surgery on his left elbow.
The Astros made the announcement Saturday, a day after an MRI diagnosed a torn ulnar collateral ligament.
The 27-year-old allowed four earned runs in 1 1-3 innings in two spring training appearances.
On Feb. 24, Escalona said he felt a twinge in the elbow after a stint in a batting cage.
