A.J. Puk

The Diamondbacks signed LHP A.J. Puk to a one-year, $3.1 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Puk underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in June and is expected to miss most of next season.

A.J. Puk underwent internal brace surgery and not the full Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Puk underwent the surgery on Thursday. He remains sidelined into next season.

Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that A.J. Puk underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Puk will miss the rest of this season and likely at least the first half of next year.

A.J. Puk is slated to receive a second opinion on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Puk is meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache after he was shut down from throwing last week. There should be a further update on his status by the end of the week.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said A.J. Puk is taking a step back from his throwing program to visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.

Fantasy Impact

Puk landed on the injured list on April 19 due to left elbow inflammation, and the recent pause in his throwing program to see a doctor within the coming days is not a good sign. More details on his next steps and timeline for return are expected following his appointment.