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Baseball notebook: Angels ace Richards expected to be out for season

Los Angeles Angels ace Garrett Richards is expected to need Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow. (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Angels ace Garrett Richards is expected to need Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow. (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Angels ace Garrett Richards is expected to need Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, sidelining him into next season, a person familiar with the situation told the AP.

The 27-year-old Richards made his first opening day start for the Angels last month, cementing his rise atop the staff since his breakthrough 2014 season. He is 1-3 with a 2.34 ERA in six starts this season, repeatedly facing other teams’ aces and getting meager run support from his light-hitting teammates.

Lincecum looks sharp

Two-time N.L. Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum looked sharp in a 41-pitch showcase in Scottsdale, Arizona, in front of scouts from nearly every major league club.

Lincecum threw a mix of pitches in two sessions, consistently hitting 88 to 91 mph with his fastball.

Lincecum has not pitched since last June 27 with the San Francisco Giants and had arthroscopic surgery on his left hip on Sept. 3.

Puerto Rico series moved

Zika virus concerns have forced the Pirates-Marlins series out of Puerto Rico, with baseball saying the two games will instead be played this month in Miami.

Pittsburgh and Miami will meet May 30-31 at Marlins Park.

Clearing the bases

Two days after his best outing this season, CC Sabathia was put on the 15-day disabled list by the Yankees on Friday because of a strained left groin. “I think the last time he had this he was out about three weeks,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. … Colorado catcher Nick Hundley was placed on the 15-day DL with a left oblique strain. … The Red Sox promoted right-hander Sean O’Sullivan from Pawtucket and demoted Henry Owens to the Triple-A farm team, a day after the left-hander walked six against the White Sox. … Indians catcher Roberto Perez is expected to miss up to three months after undergoing surgery for a fracture on his right thumb Friday. … The Orioles and Athletics will play a split doubleheader Saturday after Friday night’s game was postponed by rain in Baltimore.