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Tommy John, the left-hander who won 288 games over 26 MLB seasons and became the first pitcher to return after the elbow surgery that now bears his name, died at 83 in Florida; his career with six teams and his groundbreaking UCL reconstruction revolutionized baseball and sports medicine, helping thousands of players continue their careers.
Tommy John, the longtime MLB left-hander whose 1974 elbow ligament replacement procedure—pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe and later bearing his name—extended his career and changed how pitchers recover from injuries, died at 83 after hospice care. He starred for the Dodgers and Yankees, finished with 288 wins and 2,245 strikeouts over a 26-year career (1963-1989), and left a lasting legacy in both sport and sports medicine.
Tommy John, the left-handed pitcher whose 1974 elbow reconstruction—the procedure that bears his name—extended his career, died at 83 in hospice in Bradenton, Florida. Over 26 MLB seasons he posted 288 wins (164 after the surgery) with stints for the White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels and A’s, becoming a defining figure in pitching longevity.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, 27, will undergo a second Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him through 2027 (with a potential return in 2028). Greene previously had TJ in 2019, and this season he posted a 6.83 ERA as injuries limited him to a small number of starts. The injury compounds a Reds rotation that already faces questions after not spending heavily on free agents, casting doubt on Greene’s long-term role as a cornerstone.
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene will miss the 2027 season after a second Tommy John surgery, capping a 2026 campaign in which he made five starts and posted a 6.83 ERA. A former 2024 All-Star who signed a six-year extension through 2028, Greene’s injury woes continue to derail his trajectory as Cincinnati battles in the NL Central.
Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of 2026 and likely the second half of 2027, moving to the 60-day IL when a roster spot is needed. He has logged 240 1/3 MLB innings over three seasons with a 5.88 ERA and a 54.6% ground-ball rate, and his absence further weakens an Angels rotation already hampered by injuries as Soriano, Detmers, Ureña and Rodriguez start, with Kikuchi sidelined. The club may explore internal options or additions to fill the gap.
Gerrit Cole recounts the fear and perseverance of his Tommy John surgery and year-long rehab, detailing how he stayed engaged with the Yankees from the dugout, trained relentlessly to return ahead of schedule, and balanced family life with his meticulous, process-driven mindset as he nears his first meaningful start since the World Series, aiming to help the 2026 Yankees.
Miami’s left-hander Robby Snelling will have Tommy John surgery after a UCL sprain, ending his season and likely delaying his big-league impact until 2027. He debuted this month after climbing the minors, but the injury pauses his development and affects the Marlins’ rotation plans and club-control window, as they navigate roster depth and potential trades while he rehabs for more than a year.
Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berríos underwent a full Tommy John surgery after a stress fracture was found to have damaged his UCL, meaning he’ll miss the entire 2026 season and likely a significant portion of 2027. The recovery from TJ typically exceeds 14 months, leaving Toronto with rotation gaps and a need to rely on depth options as they plan for 2027.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Gerrit Cole will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Friday, marking his first big-league appearance since 2024 after Tommy John surgery in 2025. Cole has a long track record of durability and success, and with Max Fried on the IL, he’ll fill Fried’s spot in the rotation as the Yankees navigate a mix of healthy and rehabbing arms.
Gerrit Cole returned to game action in his first rehab start since Tommy John surgery, delivering 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Somerset and topping 95–97 mph with sharp breaking stuff in a 9-8 win over the Phillies’ affiliate. He allowed three earned runs on three hits with a walk and three strikeouts, but he appeared healthy and encouraged, with the changeup and curveball praised by him and scouts. A next rehab start is planned in five to six days, possibly at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre or Somerset, as the Yankees monitor his progress toward a big-league return.
Gerrit Cole kicks off a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as he returns from Tommy John surgery, his first regular-season action since 2024. Rehab stints typically run up to 30 days with possible extensions, and Cole is likely still a month-plus away from big-league readiness, with Anthony Volpe also rehabing at Somerset.
Zach Eflin underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John) surgery for the Orioles, ending his season and likely sidelining him through at least the first half of 2027 after he left his season debut with elbow discomfort; a re-examination confirmed ligament damage. The 32-year-old veteran, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal with Baltimore last offseason, will hit the open market next winter as the Orioles lean on a rotation anchored by Rogers, Bradish, Baz and Bassitt, with Cade Povich likely getting a look as a fifth starter while Eflin rehabs.
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.
Gerrit Cole finally pitched in anger 54 weeks after Tommy John surgery, delivering a clean, 10-pitch inning in a spring start vs. the Red Sox with promising velocity as a positive first step in his rehab. The roundup also notes Oswaldo Cabrera’s emotional reaction to Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic win and possible roster implications, a defensive preview praising the Yankees’ left side but flagging potential vulnerabilities, and Carlos Lagrange emerging as a major-league-ready option who could soon factor into the Bronx lineup.