All articles tagged with #ucl sprain
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.
The Miami Marlins placed rookie left-hander Robby Snelling on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow UCL sprain, prompting Braxton Garrett’s recall to start in Snelling’s place. Snelling had just debuted after a rotation shakeup, and the injury creates uncertainty for the rotation, possible promotions from the minors (like Thomas White), and could influence the team’s trade and development plans depending on the severity and whether surgery is needed.
Hayden Birdsong was diagnosed with a Grade 2 forearm strain and a UCL sprain after an elbow/forearm MRI and will seek a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. The Giants expect a lengthy absence, with Tommy John surgery a real consideration, leaving rotation depth to younger arms for the season.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left ulna collateral ligament (UCL) in his elbow after Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, with re-evaluation planned in about three weeks. Morant has appeared in 20 of Memphis's 43 games this season, averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds amid trade speculation.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow and will start the season on the injured list. Additionally, several other players, including Gunnar Henderson and Samuel Basallo, are dealing with injuries. With uncertainty surrounding their pitching rotation, the Orioles may need to consider adding reinforcements, but they have the financial flexibility to do so, given their pristine long-term payroll outlook and highly ranked farm system.
Oakland A's rookie starter Mason Miller has been diagnosed with a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and will be shut down from throwing for an indeterminate period of time until he's no longer feeling discomfort. Miller will avoid surgery but is likely to be out of action for an extended stretch. The 24-year-old had shown well early on, tallying 21 2/3 innings of 3.38 ERA ball over his first four starts, striking out more than a quarter of opposing hitters.