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McDonald Out for Season After UCL Surgery
29 Jul
Summary
- Pitcher McDonald will have UCL reconstruction surgery in early August.
- The surgery will sideline him for most, if not all, of 2027.
- He finished 2026 with a 5.12 ERA in 70.1 innings pitched.
Starting pitcher McDonald will undergo UCL reconstruction surgery in early August, marking an early end to his 2026 season. The diagnosis of a sprained UCL in his right elbow was confirmed after he sought a second medical opinion.
This surgical intervention is anticipated to keep McDonald sidelined for a significant period, potentially ruling him out for the entirety of the 2027 season. He is expected to finish the current 2026 season with a 5.12 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 70.1 innings pitched across 14 starts.
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