Padres' Erik Johnson: Undergoes Tommy John surgery

Johnson (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday with Dr. James Andrews, the San Diego Union-Tribune's Dennis Lin reports.

He was placed on the 60-day disabled list in mid-August with what at the time was considered a flexor strain. This is obviously a worse prognosis. The right-hander flashed moments of fantasy utility in his career with the White Sox but gave up 20 earned runs in only 19.2 innings with the Padres in 2016. Don't expect him to have a chance to improve on that until after the upcoming season.