Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Carpenter, also known as the player Boston picked up as compensation for losing general manager Theo Epstein to the Chicago Cubs, will undergo elbow surgery on Thursday (via WEEI).
Headed into surgery tomorrow with Dr Andrews to remove a bone spur in my elbow.
— Chris Carpenter (@CCarp37) March 28, 2012
Stayin positive and prepared to work harder than ever to come back as soon as I can this season! #dedication #onamission #redsoxnation
— Chris Carpenter (@CCarp37) March 28, 2012
Carpenter has made two Spring Training appearances (1.2 innings) this season and given up six hits, five walks and four earned runs while only striking out one batter.
Carpenter was picked up by Boston back in February after four months of negotiations about compensation for Epstein.
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