Miami Marlins No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling will undergo left elbow surgery this week. Dr. Keith Meister is scheduled to perform the operation in Dallas on Friday.
Snelling felt soreness in his left elbow during a bullpen session on May 12. This came after his major league debut on May 8 and ahead of a planned start in Minneapolis. An MRI confirmed a sprained UCL, leading Miami to place the 22-year-old on the 15-day injured list before moving him to the 60-day list.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, ending his 2026 season after exiting his debut early with discomfort. The 32-year-old right-hander received a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas before the procedure performed by the same doctor. The Orioles announced the news.
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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after the team announced the procedure on Monday. The two-time Cy Young winner is expected to miss two to three months, raising questions about his performance and contract value heading into free agency after the 2026 season.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow this week. The 27-year-old infielder received the news after a partial UCL tear failed to improve with conservative treatment.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair a right forearm strain and ulnar collateral ligament sprain. The Giants announced the news from Scottsdale, Ariz., on Thursday, with the procedure set for next week in Dallas.