Oakland Athletics LHP Josh Outman has elbow ligament replacement surgery

Oakland LHP Josh Outman has elbow surgery

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics left-hander Josh Outman has undergone ligament replacement surgery on his pitching elbow, ending his season.

Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure, often called Tommy John surgery. Outman went 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA this season in 14 appearances, including 12 starts. Outman also had a bone spur removed.

The surgery typically requires a year or more of rehabilitation. Prospective A’s closer Joey Devine underwent the same procedure in April, and Oakland reliever Dan Giese also underwent elbow surgery earlier this season.

A’s right-hander Justin Duchscherer, a two-time All-Star, resumed a throwing program Tuesday after undergoing elbow surgery in March.