MLB notes: A’s OF Coco Crisp to have elbow surgery, could miss 2 months

Athletics OF Coco Crisp will have surgery on his right elbow and could miss up to two months. Crisp will have the surgery today to remove a bone chip and spurs. Typical recovery time is six to eight weeks. … Commissioner Rob Manfred says a decision on possible discipline against Angels star Josh Hamilton likely will happen “shortly after (opening day), probably.” … The Indians say OF Nick Swisher, coming back from knee surgery, will start the season on the disabled list. … Yankees backup SS Brendan Ryan will be out into at least May because of a strained right calf. … Veteran RHP Jose Valverde has been released by the Padres. – AP