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Astros' White to have Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros pitcher Alex White needs to have Tommy John elbow surgery and will be sidelined the entire season, HardballTalk.com reported.

White was in line to be the Astros fourth starter this season, but he experienced soreness in his right elbow in spring training.

White, 24, was 2-9 with a 5.51 ERA for Colorado last season.