Alex Cobb's Hip Surgery Puts Giants' Season in Jeopardy

San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Cobb will undergo surgery on his left hip labrum, addressing impingement issues that ended his 2023 season. The 36-year-old is expected to need approximately six months to recover, putting his earliest return at May 2024. Cobb had been a valuable contributor to the Giants' rotation before his injury, making 28 starts with a 3.87 ERA. With Cobb sidelined, the Giants' need for starting pitching becomes more pressing, as they lack reliable options behind their ace Logan Webb. The team is expected to be active in the starting pitching market this offseason.