Mets closer Familia to miss several months following surgery
Familia was diagnosed with an arterial clot in his right shoulder
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New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson announced Friday that closer Jeurys Familia had surgery for the arterial clot that had developed in his right shoulder.
Alderson said Familia would miss several months and might not return this season:
Mets closer Jeurys Familia underwent surgery today in St. Louis after being diagnosed with an arterial clot in right shoulder.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 12, 2017
Familia will be out several months, and it's unknown whether he'll return this year, #Mets GM Sandy Alderson announces.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 12, 2017
Familia had appeared in 11 games this season, during which he managed a 111 ERA+ and three saves. He was uncharacteristically wild, issuing seven unintentional walks in 9 1/3 innings.
Nevertheless, Familia's extended absence will test an overworked bullpen.
