ボルチモア・オリオールズの三塁手ジョーダン・ウェストバーグが、今週右肘のトミー・ジョン手術を受け、2026年シーズンを全休することになった。27歳の同選手は、肘の内側側副靱帯（UCL）の部分断裂に対し保存療法を行っていたが改善が見られず、手術を受ける決断を下した。
オリオールズの野球運営部門社長マイク・イライアス氏が、ワシントン・ナショナルズとの開幕戦を前に金曜日に発表した。ウェストバーグは2月20日に多血小板血漿（PRP）注射治療を受けたが、その後も不快感が続いたため、今週初めにロサンゼルスで外科医のニール・エラトラッシェ医師の診察を受け、手術を選択した。
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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Right-handed pitcher Juan Valera, Boston's No. 4 prospect, had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Alabama.
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is making positive progress following surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure took place on Wednesday, and the team reports an optimistic outlook for his return to the rotation.
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Pirates right-hander Jared Jones left Sunday's game against the Rockies after taking a comebacker to his right elbow. Pittsburgh held on for an 8-6 victory at Coors Field despite the early exit.
The San Diego Padres received a pair of injury updates on Friday as left fielder Ramón Laureano underwent surgery on his right hip and right-hander Jeremiah Estrada was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
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The Houston Astros will lose second baseman Jose Altuve to a Grade 2 left oblique strain just as shortstop Jeremy Peña and center fielder Jake Meyers prepare to return from the injured list.