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Dodgers place closer Edwin Díaz back on the 60-day IL after a rough return from elbow surgery, posting a 12.91 ERA since activation; Emmet Sheehan is recalled to provide length in relief as the team addresses a mechanical issue with Díaz’s lower arm angle, with manager Dave Roberts expressing faith in Díaz but the bullpen’s struggles may force closer-role reevaluation if performance doesn’t improve.
Tommy John, the left-handed pitcher whose 1974 elbow reconstruction—the first successful ulnar collateral ligament transplant—extended his career to 26 seasons, helped redefine modern baseball, and earned four All-Star selections while playing for the Dodgers, White Sox and Yankees, died at 83.
Tommy John, the pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery revolutionized baseball and lengthened countless careers, died at 83. Over a 26-year MLB career he won more than 160 games, was a four-time All-Star, and spent eight seasons with the Yankees, among other teams.
Hunter Greene is expected to miss the entire 2027 season after a revision of his Tommy John surgery, with a return window of 12-18 months. After bone chips were removed in spring 2026 and just five starts in 2026, the Reds will lean on Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott while Greene’s $15 million 2027 salary (and a $21 million club option for 2029) shapes the club’s finances in a low-spending year.
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John elbow surgery and will miss the rest of this season and 12-18 months, effectively sidelining him for the 2027 season; it’s his second TJ procedure, raising questions about his return to form at age 28 and his long-term durability.
Tommy John, 83, the ex-Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow injury led Dr. Frank Jobe to pioneer the elbow replacement surgery that now bears his name, says goodbye to public life amid health issues including bladder cancer. In a note released through the Yankees rather than attending Old-Timers’ Day, John thanks the organization and fans, reflecting on a 26-year career and the operation that saved his arm and extended his pitching years. He notes that many modern stars—Verlander, Ohtani, Skubal and Sale—have since undergone the procedure, which has become baseball shorthand for Tommy John.
Tommy John, 83, the Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery gave baseball its famous procedure, released a farewell message during Old-Timers’ Day as he battles health issues, thanking the Yankees organization, the Steinbrenner family, friends, fans, and Dr. Jobe for saving his arm and supporting his 26-year career.
83-year-old former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, famed for the elbow surgery that reshaped pitching, posts a farewell message as he battles health issues at his Bradenton, Florida home; across a 26-year MLB career he spent parts of eight seasons with the Yankees, and his pioneering procedure has saved generations of pitchers.
Former pitcher Tommy John posted an emotional farewell on Yankees Old-Timers' Day, thanking the organization and fans while reflecting on his career and the elbow surgery that revolutionized sports medicine and saved countless careers.
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery to address a UCL issue; whether it’s a full Tommy John reconstruction or an internal brace will be determined once surgeons inspect the damage. Expect a long rehab, with a return likely around 12-14 months, pushing potential return past the 2027 season. This marks Greene’s second UCL procedure (he had Tommy John in 2019). His 2026 season was limited to 27 2/3 innings with a 6.83 ERA, and his absence compounds Cincinnati’s rotation planning as they look to 2027 with Burns, Abbott and others, and may influence offseason moves.
Struggling Detroit sits at 30-44 and near the bottom of the AL, as Tarik Skubal warns the team it must improve or face a roster shakeup at the trade deadline, potentially including the ace himself. Back from elbow surgery and 3-3 with a 2.81 ERA in eight starts, Skubal is viewed as a premium asset at the Aug. 3 deadline, with multiple suitors (e.g., Blue Jays, Braves, Cubs, Dodgers) possible. Detroit has not shown a stated long-term plan yet and playoff odds remain slim, heightening the pressure on ownership and the front office.
Detroit Tigers plan to activate Tarik Skubal on Saturday vs. Cleveland after an elbow procedure using a NanoNeedle scope, with Casey Mize likely back Sunday; if both return, Detroit would roll a six-man rotation featuring Skubal, Mize, Troy Melton, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero as they push for a playoff spot.
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will have elbow surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace, sidelining him for the 2026 season while he serves an 80-game PED suspension; he’s expected to be ready for spring training 2027, and Philadelphia will decide on his future role and roster status.
Pirates manager Don Kelly said right-hander Jared Jones will start Friday, moving Paul Skenes into the rotation and sending Carmen Mlodzinski to the bullpen. Jones, on the 60-day IL after an elbow internal-brace surgery on May 21, will make his first big-league start since 2024 following five rehab starts this year. He joins Skenes, Ashcraft, Keller and Chandler to form Pittsburgh’s rotation core as the team pursues a playoff spot in a tight NL Central race, with Mlodzinski providing bullpen/long-relief in the interim.
With Tarik Skubal returning from elbow surgery and the Tigers sinking in the AL Central, rival executives say his trade value hinges on health and whether Detroit pays down salary, potentially requiring multiple top prospects and other pieces; the market could heat up at the trade deadline if he proves fully healthy.