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Matt Bush had shoulder surgery

Oakland Athletics v Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 09: Matt Bush #51 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on April 9, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Rangers reliever Matt Bush has undergone an “arthroscopic acromioclavicular joint resection.” That’s shoulder surgery to you and me. The surgery was performed by Dr. Andrews, to whom Bush paid a visit. As one does to Dr. Andrews. Bush is expected to be ready for spring training.

After returning to baseball following years in the wilderness -- and time in prison -- Bush was fantastic for the Rangers in 2016. He took a step back in 2017, though, posting a 3.78 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 58/19 in 52.1 innings. His K rate was up but his walk rate and hit rate were too, basically.

The Rangers are obviously hoping that a resected, AC joint will whip back into 2016 form.

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