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Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow for the second time after an MRI revealed a significant UCL tear during spring training. The procedure is set for next Wednesday, and López is expected to miss the 2026 season; he previously had Tommy John surgery in 2014.
Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL, sidelining him for the 2026 season and aiming for a 2027 return. It will be López’s second TJ procedure, after one earlier in his career. He’s been a key part of Minnesota’s rotation, though 2025 was interrupted by a teres major strain and a forearm issue. With López out, Joe Ryan is expected to start Opening Day as Minnesota relies on internal options and offseason additions to fill the vacancy.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow and will skip surgery for now, instead receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to try to avoid an internal brace or Tommy John procedure. He is expected to miss at least April, with his return timeline dependent on how well the PRP responds. If surgery becomes necessary, the 2026 season could be largely lost; a successful PRP route could allow a later-season return as a designated hitter, but timelines remain uncertain. With Westburg and Holliday out, Baltimore faces a thinner infield early in spring training.
San Diego signed ex-Dodger Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal and plugged him into a crowded rotation competition alongside Waldron, McKenzie, Márquez, Sears and Gonzales; at 31 and coming off a second Tommy John surgery, Buehler has battled command and velocity post-injury but flashed in the postseason and will try to rebound for a rotation slot in 2026.
Shane Bieber, returning from Tommy John surgery, outpitched and struck out Shohei Ohtani in his World Series debut, helping the Toronto Blue Jays tie the series at two games apiece with a 6-2 win over the Dodgers.
Shelby Miller is likely to undergo a second Tommy John surgery after suffering a UCL sprain, which could end his season and potentially impact his career, with the Brewers replacing him with Joel Payamps for the remainder of the season.
Shane Bieber made a dominant return to the MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays, striking out nine in six innings after 16 months sidelined by elbow surgery, leading to a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for Shane Bieber, a pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, hoping he will strengthen their playoff rotation. While Bieber's return to peak form is uncertain, the team is optimistic, but the move involves risks given his injury history and the prospects given up. The Blue Jays aim to capitalize on their strong offense and experienced pitching staff to contend in the postseason.
Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, missing the rest of the 2025 season and potentially all of 2026, after struggling with injuries and performance this year.
Shohei Ohtani left a game against the Reds after throwing six straight balls during his seventh start post-Tommy John surgery, but continued to contribute as a designated hitter and remains a top hitter in the league.
Cardinals pitching prospect Tekoah Roby underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the rest of this season and all of 2026, marking a significant setback for the team's young pitching development amid multiple injuries in their system.
Clarke Schmidt of the New York Yankees is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the season and possibly most of the next. The Yankees face the challenge of replacing a key pitcher and are considering internal options like prospect Cam Schlittler or acquiring a veteran starter through trades, with potential targets including Sandy Alcantara and Freddy Peralta, as the trade deadline approaches.
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery due to a UCL tear, likely missing the rest of 2025 and possibly all of 2026, impacting the team's pitching rotation and future planning.
Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martínez will undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the rest of 2023 and likely most of 2026, which is a significant setback for the team's bullpen and long-term plans, though it activates a team option in his contract due to his injury.
Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery after an injury revealed worse damage to his ulnar collateral ligament, sidelining him for the remainder of his rookie season and potentially most of the next year.