Jordan Zimmerman - Tommy John

[swyck]

Doesn't look good for the near term. I thought he'd be a good sleeper for next year, but look for him in 2011.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/08/jordan_zimmermann_to_have_tomm.html

The Nationals' most promising rookie pitcher, Jordan Zimmermann, will have ligament-replacement surgery on his right elbow and will be lost for approximately 18 months.