Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson is heading into spring training this year healthy for the first time in three years. He tore his ulnar collateral ligament in 2012 and after going through Tommy John surgery and rehab, he re-tore the ligament in his first rehab start.
"It's nice to not have to go in there and look at the rehab schedule for the day to see what you've got," Hudson said. "Instead, I just warm up normally with the groups and go out and do the normal spring training thing."
Hudson was forced to have a second Tommy John surgery before finally getting back on track.
"I don't think I ever will [stop thinking about it]," Hudson said. "For the most part, it's always just going to be there in the back of my mind. Two surgeries to your arm, so it is what it is. I've just tried to tell myself that I can't be scared about it, I can't be worried, because whatever is going to happen is going to happen."
Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale is happy to have him back with the team, but unsure of his role this year.
"He's a special guy on this team," Hale said. "We're going to do everything we can to help him be healthy all year. Is it as a starter? We don't know. He will be involved in the decision."