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Tennessee sophomore right-handed pitcher AJ Russell is slated to undergo Tommy John surgery this week after an injury plagued 2024 campaign, sources confirmed to Volquest Monday night. The talented 2025 MLB Draft prospect was limited to just 14.1 innings over six appearances with four starts in 2024. He posted an 0-1 record with a 5.02 ERA with 21 strikeouts to eight walks. “Nothing specific as far as what the next step will be for him, but he’ll be unavailable,” Tony Vitello said last week ahead of super regional play. “So, it’s kind of coach Russell or coach AJ for now, kind of as Billy [Ami…