Jays’ Sanchez done for 2018 after surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez underwent surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles, though the team would not go into detail as to what exactly the procedure entailed.

General manager Ross Atkins said renowned hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin performed the operation on his right index finger and more information will be available on Wednesday. Atkins expects Sanchez, who went 4-6 with a 4.89 ERA in 20 starts this season, to be ready for spring training.

Sanchez, the 2016 AL ERA leader, has struggled with finger issues the last couple of seasons. The 26-year-old landed on the disabled list four times in 2017 because of blister issues on his right middle finger. Last September, he was diagnosed with a pulley issue in the finger. This season he missed 54 games because of a right index finger contusion, the result of an accident with a suitcase, and though he returned to the team Aug. 25, he has not been the ace the Jays had hoped him to be.

Atkins also confirmed rookie infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is out for the season with a hamstring strain after leaving Monday ’s game against the Houston Astros. Gurriel, 24, considered one of the top prospects in the Jays organization, hit .281 with 11 home runs and a slugging percentage of .446 in 65 games.

Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani will have Tommy John surgery next week. The Angels confirmed Ohtani’s long-expected decision on elbow ligament replacement Tuesday. Ohtani won’t be able to pitch for the Angels in 2019, but he likely could hit at some point next season. Ohtani went 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts, but he has pitched just once since early June after developing a strained right elbow. Ohtani is batting .280 with 56 RBIS after hitting his 21st homer Monday.