Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez recovering from torn UCL, Tommy John surgery

Jose Fernandez injury timeline

With Fernandez set to take the mound this afternoon, take a look at his road to recovery.

2014 Season Review: Jose Fernandez's injury

The Jose Fernandez elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery was perhaps the biggest single blow to the 2014 Marlins season.

Jose Fernandez begins throwing program

Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez threw a baseball for the first time since May on Wednesday afternoon. The Marlins are hoping to have Fernandez back by the All-Star break next season.

Jose Fernandez could start throwing on October 1

Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez may get the go-ahead to resume light throwing activities on October 1, putting him on schedule for a return to the field after Tommy John surgery.

Fernandez injury: Hiding pain and "macho" culture

Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez admitted to hiding arm pain prior to his season-ending UCL injury, and that he did so to avoid letting his teammates down. This was a poor decision that jeopardized both sides.

Marlins' Jose Fernandez admits to hiding pain

Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez admitted on Tuesday that he his his elbow pain from the organization. Fernandez said he felt the injury was minor and would not require a major procedure.

Jose Fernandez; "I'm sad it happened, but now there's no going back."

Fernandez does not blame Marlins for injury

Jose Fernandez GIFs: A 2014 Fish Stripes Memorial

The Miami Marlins, Fish Stripes, and the whole baseball world lost an integral part of baseball enjoyment in 2014 when we lost Jose Fernandez to season-ending injury. To remember his great season-plus, let's look at some awesome GIFs.

Jose Fernandez injury: Mechanics pre-/post-injury

Jose Fernandez's attorney claims that his client's mechanics changed after he suffered a line drive to the thigh in the fifth inning of his penultimate start. Is there evidence to support this?

Fernandez injury: Caused by earlier thigh injury?

Jose Fernandez's attorney, Ralph Fernandez, released a statement on Saturday stating the star pitcher's injury was a result of a previous thigh injury that led to a "completely unanticipated change in delivery."

Fernandez injury: Marlins contract impact

The Jose Fernandez injury throws a monkey wrench into a lot of the plans that the Miami Marlins had for the young ace, but one thing that may work in their advantage is the savings they will receive in future arbitration or contract talks.

Jose Fernandez to have surgery Friday in L.A.

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday in Los Angeles. Fernandez received news of a "significant tear" on Tuesday.

Marlins' Anthony DeSclafani to make first start

With Jose Fernandez on the disabled list, the Miami Marlins have promoted prospect Anthony DeSclafani, who will make his major league debut Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

Fernandez injury: Marlins could not prevent injury

The Miami Marlins handled Jose Fernandez with significant care last season, and his elbow still was mangled enough to require Tommy John surgery. The team took precautions and could not prevent the disaster.

Jose Fernandez injury: Marlins remain confident

Despite likely losing their ace for the rest of the season, the Miami Marlins are confident that they can continue to win consistently moving forward. Miami began the current roadtrip atop the National League East.

Fernandez injury: Tommy John surgery explained

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez has suffered an undisclosed elbow injury that may require Tommy John surgery. What are these things, and what might they mean for his future?

Jose Fernandez injury: Marlins replacement options

Which pitcher will the Marlins turn to to replace the void left in their rotation from the Jose Fernandez injury.

Fish Bites: Jose Fernandez Tommy John edition

Late Monday afternoon, news broke that Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was being placed on the 15-day DL. Later, it became apparent that Fernandez would have to undergo Tommy John surgery. Reactions from around baseball circles on Fernandez's injury

Fernandez, Marlins set back by elbow injury

Both Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins suffer disappointing setbacks thanks to an elbow injury likely suffered in Fernandez's last start. How will either party recover from this?

Miami Marlins can win without Jose Fernandez

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday night. But with their pitching depth, the Marlins should be able to remain competitive.

Jose Fernandez could need season-ending surgery

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez was placed on the disabled list on Monday night. Fernandez underwent an MRI in Los Angeles, and could need season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Marlins' Jose Fernandez expected to go on DL

According to multiple reports, Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez is expected to go on the disabled list with an unknown injury. Fernandez reportedly had an MRI on Monday in Los Angeles.