Birdsong to Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Giants Face 2026 Rotation Shakeup
TL;DR
Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, forcing him to miss the 2026 season and likely part of 2027 after a forearm strain and UCL sprain; at 24 with prospect pedigree, his absence reshapes San Francisco's rotation and depth as the team pivots to other starters and depth arms for 2026.
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