Rangers ace Jacob deGrom undergoes reconstructive surgery to repair torn UCL

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Jacob deGrom had reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Monday, and Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the procedure went well.

The typical recovery time after the operation, commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is at least 12-14 months. Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery, which came a week before deGrom's 35th birthday.

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Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers returns to the dugout after his eleventh strikeout to end the inning during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field on April 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

Texas signed deGrom to a $185 million, five-year deal in free agency last winter when the right-hander was coming off two injury-plagued seasons with the New York Mets.

Before deGrom (2-0, 2.67 ERA) got hurt, the AL West-leading Rangers won all six games the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner started. He last pitched against the New York Yankees on April 28, when he exited early because of injury concerns for the second time in three starts. The four-time All-Star had 45 strikeouts with only four walks in 30 1/3 innings.

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Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a game against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

An MRI last week showed more inflammation and significant structural damage in the ligament, and the team announced deGrom would have