Washington Nationals reliever Luis Ayala, who faced only one batter in his final appearance in the WBC, will have reconstructive surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss the entire season.

On March 17, 2006 — Washington Nationals reliever Luis Ayala, who faced only one batter in his final appearance in the WBC, will have reconstructive surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss the entire season.

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Baseball Reference March 17
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 17
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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