All articles tagged with #elbow surgery
San Diego revealed its Opening Day roster and said Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, meaning he won’t pitch in 2026 after elbow surgery and his salary for the year is uncertain as the team scouts options and potential contract restructuring or buyouts. The move frees payroll space and signals ongoing negotiations about Darvish’s future, while the Padres also shuffled roster spots and dealt with multiple injuries.
Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is expected to be out until July, with a 60-day IL move to clear a 40-man spot. The absence opens a rotation opportunity for prospects Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, while Andrew Abbott was named the Opening Day starter in Greene's absence.
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach and fellow prospect Hurston Waldrep will undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, with Schwellenbach already on the 60‑day injured list and Waldrep set for a procedure soon. There’s no set return timetable for either, leaving both arms out indefinitely as Atlanta weighs rotation options behind Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes.
Gerrit Cole, coming off elbow surgery with an internal brace, is targeting a late-April return as the Yankees plot a careful ramp-up to a rotation boosted by top starters returning from injuries.
Veteran pitcher Yu Darvish told the Padres he will retire from Major League Baseball with three years and $43 million left on his contract after elbow surgery, ending a career highlighted by playoff contributions and a cross-league win record. He cited a focus on family and rehab, and while a buyout is expected to save the team money, the decision reflects years of elite performance and a close relationship with Padres leadership.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will not need elbow surgery and is expected to be ready for next season, while pitcher Carlos Rodón and shortstop Anthony Volpe face significant time on the injured list due to elbow and shoulder surgeries, respectively. The team is considering various options for their outfield and infield positions as they prepare for the 2026 season, with key players like Judge expected to return fully healthy.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck, who previously required elbow surgery, has been cleared and is fully healthy ahead of the upcoming season, providing a boost for the team's prospects.
Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk underwent elbow surgery, likely ending his season and potentially affecting his future with the team, amid other injuries to key players like catcher Gabriel Moreno and pitcher Tommy Henry, highlighting significant pitching staff challenges for Arizona.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will miss the rest of the season due to elbow surgery to repair his UCL, a setback for the young talent who was initially diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain. The surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister, is expected to require 12-18 months for recovery, but Jobe's teammates, including Casey Mize, express support and confidence in his recovery and future contributions.
Shane Bieber, the former Cy Young winner, has agreed to return to the Cleveland Guardians for the 2025 season after missing most of 2024 due to elbow surgery. This agreement comes as Bieber becomes a free agent following the World Series.
Baltimore Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells will undergo elbow surgery in June, sidelining them for the rest of the 2024 season and likely the start of 2025. Both players have previously undergone Tommy John surgery, and the team is considering various surgical options. The injuries deplete the Orioles' pitching depth, potentially prompting them to seek external pitching options.
Shohei Ohtani is progressing in his recovery from elbow surgery, now throwing from 60 feet and clocked at 80 mph. Despite a bruised hamstring, he continues to play and put up MVP-caliber numbers. Ohtani is expected to pitch for the Dodgers next season after signing a 10-year, $700 million contract.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock will miss the rest of the 2024 season and potentially much of 2025 due to an elbow injury that may require either an internal bracing procedure or Tommy John surgery. Whitlock's last game was on April 16, and his injury resurfaced after a rehab start in May. The same surgeon and physical therapist from his 2019 surgery will handle his current treatment.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing internal brace surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The recovery timeline for this procedure is typically 12 months, compared to 14-16 months for Tommy John surgery. The Braves will need to adjust their rotation to fill Strider's spot, with several pitchers vying for the position. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic about their performance with their high-powered offense and deep bullpen.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Strider left the team’s home opener last week complaining about his elbow, and an MRI revealed damage, casting doubt on his season. The right-hander, who had an impressive 2023 season, struggled in his two starts this year before the injury. Possible replacements for the rotation include Bryce Elder and A.J. Smith-Shawver.