Royals prospect Zimmer needs thoracic surgery

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Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Kyle Zimmer will undergo season-ending surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome.

New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey had a similar surgery this week that ended his season.

Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by the compression of nerves, blood vessels or both in the area between the neck and armpit. It’s a serious condition that has interrupted and even jeopardized the …

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