When the Los Angeles Angels scratched Garrett Richards Thursday from his scheduled start Friday, citingdehydration and fatigue, few thought his injury status was serious. They were wrong.

,Richards has a Avery Bradley Jersey torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is expected to need Tommy John surgery, which would end his season.

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Richards, 27, is a hard-throwing right-handed starting pitcher Tobias Harris Jersey who is1-3 with a 2.34 ERA so far this season. It is reported Richards will seek a second opinion because he hasn't been feeling significant pain in his elbow.

Adding to the Angels' pitching staff woes is the reportAndrew Heaney hasUCL damage. He is trying to rehab to avoid Tommy John surgery as well.

Heaney burst onto the scene last year Chris Paul Jersey by posting a 6-4 record with a 3.49 ERA in 18 starts. Losing Richards and Heaney long-term would be devastating for the Angels.

What's more, veteran lefty C.J. Wilson was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wesley Johnson Jersey earlier this week as he continues to battle a shoulder i sue. Wilson, 35, isn't expected back until at least mid-June.