Campusano to undergo elbow surgery

[Padres]

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers left-handed reliever Edward Campusano will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Tuesday, thus ending his 2007 season before it began.

Campusano was examined on Monday by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews after initial tests on his elbow last week were inconclusive. The follow-up exam showed a partial ligament tear, according to Campusano's agent, Bill Rego.

Dr. Andrews will perform the procedure in Birmingham, Ala., then Campusano will report back to Lakeland for rehabilitation. Though there's no set timetable for a return, a typical recovery time would put him back on the mound sometime early next year. In any scenario, it ends his quest to make the jump from Double-A ball to the bullpen of the defending American League champions this year.

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