Chamberlain was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left elbow Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The 24-year-old experienced elbow tightness during Saturday's spring game and is now looking at a lengthy absence. Tommy John surgery is often the remedy for a torn UCL, but the next steps for Chamberlain have yet to be officially determined.
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Royals' Christian Chamberlain: Dealing with elbow tightness
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Chamberlain reported tightness in his left elbow during Saturday's spring training game against the Rangers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Chamberlain is slated to undergo testing on his elbow, and the Royals will have an update on his status when the results come back. The 24-year-old southpaw reached Triple-A for the first time last season, where he accumulated an 8.51 ERA and 2.07 WHIP across 24.1 innings while striking out 35 batters and walking 28.
