Morning Briefing: Drew Smith Underwent UCL Surgery On Right Elbow

Good morning, Mets fans!

The New York Mets on Saturday announced that Drew Smith underwent right elbow UCL reconstruction surgery on Friday with internal brace augmentation. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX. No other updates were available.

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