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Padres Starter Yu Darvish to Miss 2026 Season After Undergoing UCL Surgery on Pitching Elbow
San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing UCL surgery on his pitching elbow. Darvish announced the news on social media Tuesday.
Red Sox RHP Liam Hendriks Undergoes Successful Elbow Surgery
Boston Red Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks underwent successful right elbow surgery, the team announced on Monday. The 36-year-old received an ulnar nerve transposition with posterior interosseous nerve release.
Former D-backs Closer Has Elbow Surgery
The Arizona Diamondbacks, when the 2025 season was all said and done, saw four of their current and former pitchers undergo significant, season-ending elbow surgeries.
Dr. Keith Meister Operates on Boston Red Sox Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Liam Hendriks, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 29.
Dr. Keith Meister Operates on Miami Marlins Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Jesus Tinoco, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Sept. 3. The procedure was a right elbow UCL hybrid reconstruction with associated flexor tendon repair, according to a Sept. 7 news release from the Marlins.
Poster 52: Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgeries in Major and Minor League Baseball Pitchers: A Comprehensive Report of 2,287 Cases
The purpose of this study was to highlight the trends in MUCL repair and reconstruction in professional baseball pitchers, describe relevant outcomes such as return to any level of play (RTP) for surgical repair and reconstruction, and distinguish what factors might impact these outcomes.
A Prospective Analysis of Scapular Positioning Patterns and Shoulder and Elbow Injury Susceptibility in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Baseball pitchers accumulate extreme upper extremity forces during the repetitive, high-velocity motion of throwing, which can lead to shoulder dysfunction and overuse injuries. Although scapular dyskinesis has been linked to various shoulder pathologies, there is a lack of evidence on the specific scapular patterns predisposing pitchers to injury.
Brewers reliever Shelby Miller to 60-day IL with sprained elbow
Shelby Miller says he's facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery as the Milwaukee Brewers placed the veteran right-hander on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Miller spoke to reporters Wednesday and said he planned to speak with Dr. Keith Meister regarding his MRI results and to get feedback on the next steps.
Dr. Keith Meister to Operate on Cincinnati Reds Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is likely to perform elbow surgery on Carson Spiers, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Dr. Meister provided a second opinion on Mr. Spiers’ MRI, determining that surgery is needed to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament, according to a July 26 news release from the team.
Dr. Keith Meister to Operate on Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Manuel Rodríguez, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, on Aug. The surgery is expected to repair Mr. Rodríguez’s flexor tendon in his right elbow.