Former Vol and Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet will miss the 2022 season.
The White Sox announced Crochet will have Tommy John surgery.
LHP Garrett Crochet (UCL damage)
Projected return: Out for the season
Crochet was set to move into the Michael Kopech starter/reliever hybrid role in 2022, but is headed for Tommy John surgery as the left-hander confirmed Saturday. Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery early this coming week. — Scott Merkin (Last updated: April 2)
Crochet was drafted by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, selected with the No. 11 overall pick.
He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. The former Vol was 10-9 and recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.
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