Although winning the game was a huge storyline, the real storyline was the return of AJ Russell. Russell returned to the mound just 8 months after Tommy John surgery left him side

Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton had Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair a UCL tear after being limited to seven starts and 18.2 innings last year due to a right flexor strain and groin strain. Photo courtesy Somerset Patriots

Tommy John surgery is common among major league pitchers who are facing pressure to throw harder. The Guardians are among the teams willing to take a chance on pitchers recovering from the procedure.