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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Indians minor league pitcher Josh Tomlin will have surgery on his right shoulder next week to treat joint inflammation.
Team officials said Friday that the 30-year-old sent to the minors this week will miss three to four months.
Tomlin felt discomfort in his throwing shoulder after a minor league start on Monday. He spent spring training competing for a spot in the Indians rotation but was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Tomlin pitched in 25 games for the Indians last season, posting a 6-9 record and 4.76 ERA. Tomlin missed most of 2013 after having Tommy John surgery in August 2012.
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