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Yankees: Tommy John surgery has been recommended for P Ivan Nova

Ivan Nova has a career 4.20 ERA in parts of five seasons with New York. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Ivan Nova has a career 4.20 ERA in parts of five seasons with New York. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Tommy John surgery has been recommended for injured pitcher Ivan Nova, according to the New York Yankees.

An MRI taken on Tuesday confirmed that Nova had a partial tear of his UCL, which had initially been diagnosed after he left his Saturday start early with pain in his right elbow.

Nova has struggled so far this season, putting up an 8.27 ERA in 20.2 innings pitched. If he elects to have the surgery, he will likely be on the shelf through the beginning of next season and possibly longer.

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