Mitch Harris

Mitch Harris undergoes Tommy John surgery for Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mitch Harris has undergone Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

What It Means:

Ever since spring training, Harris had been experiencing issues with his right elbow, and last week was finally diagnosed with a torn UCL. This will likely keep him out until the second half of next season. Harris recorded a 3.67 ERA in 27 innings pitched with the Cardinals in 2015.

Harris' xFIP was much higher at 5.49 and he had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of just 1.15. Luckily for the Cardinals, their bullpen has been performing well without Harris this season. Their 3.60 xFIP currently ranks third-best.