Ankiel comeback delayed by elbow surgery

Rick Ankiel’s comeback attempt will have to wait a little longer, but he’s not giving it up. Ankiel — who is attempting to make it back to the Major Leagues as a left-handed reliever after five years out of the game and 14 years removed from his last pitching appearance — has had a left elbow procedure that will delay his comeback attempt for several months, according to multiple reports Wednesday.