Cardinals' Jordan Schafer: Undergoes Tommy John alternative

Schafer successfully underwent a repair of his elbow ligament Friday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

It was uncertain which procedure Schafer would undergo until Friday, but it turns out he was able to opt for a Tommy John alternative that generally carries a shorter recovery time. The "primary repair" option will still sideline Schafer for the entire 2017 season, but he shouldn't have any issues entering 2018.