Royals reliever Tim Collins needs Tommy John surgery again

The left-hander underwent the procedure in March of 2015, but now he needs a second surgery.

Bad news for Royals reliever Tim Collins, as the team announced on Friday that the 26-year-old left-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery for a second time. Collins originally underwent the procedure in March of 2015, but the graft didn't take. 

Here's Collins' addressing the news: 

#Royals pitcher Tim Collins on facing Tommy John surgery again: "Back to square one." #RoyalsSThttps://t.co/ftzI6fGgO9

— FOX Sports KC (@FSKansasCity) March 24, 2016

Potentially, Collins will be sidelined until the 2018 season. 

Across parts of four big-league seasons and 228 relief appearances, Collins has pitched to a 3.54 ERA (117 ERA+) and a 1.82 K/BB ratio. He hasn't seen game action since September of 2014. 

Collins, who's second-year arbitration-eligible, is under contract for 2015 at a salary of $1.48 million. 

Unfortunately, Tim Collins is facing Tommy John surgery for a second time. (USATSI)