Padres' Reggie Lawson: Undergoes Tommy John surgery

Lawson underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday.

Lawson suffered the injury during a spring training contest. Given a typical recovery timeline, he now won't return to action until the middle of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old made six starts at the Double-A level last season, recording a 5.20 ERA but a strong 29.8 percent strikeout rate.