Aaron Shortridge Progressing Steady As a Turtle

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The return from Tommy John surgery might seem routine these days, but it requires an intense focus from the player in recovery. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Aaron Shortridge found this out in his return from the procedure over the last two seasons. “I went into it thinking it wouldn't be very challenging,” said Shortridge, who underwent surgery in 2021. “I’ve always been able to throw strikes and have really good command and pretty effortlessly throw 90 plus miles an hour since I started becoming a professional.” Shortridge returned from surgery in June 2022, joining the Double-A Altoona Curve. His...