Jeff Niemann SP FA Tue 4/9/13 12:01 AM
Jeff Niemann
SP FA
Jeff Niemann will undergo surgery on his right shoulder.
It's not clear yet what specific procedure he needs, but it "most likely" will be season-ending. Niemann's velocity has been down since the beginning of spring training, so the fact that he's been physically compromised isn't surprising. The big right-hander is slated for arbitration eligibility one final time this winter, but he might be a non-tender candidate.