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Rockies Pitcher Dollander Faces Potential UCL Surgery
14 Jun
Summary
- Chase Dollander placed on 60-day injured list with suspected UCL injury.
- Pitcher experienced right arm tightness during a May 14 game.
- Dollander had a 6.52 ERA last season after a knee injury.
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander is now on the 60-day injured list due to a suspected UCL injury. The young pitcher reported right arm tightness during a game on May 14 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, prompting an MRI that initially indicated an elbow sprain.
Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that Dollander is scheduled for a pre-operation appointment within the next week, and surgery on his UCL is a strong possibility. This situation presents a setback for the 24-year-old, who had been demonstrating significant improvement in his second year.
Dollander's 2026 season statistics showed a 3-3 record with a 3.89 ERA over 10 appearances, a marked improvement from his rookie campaign. Last fall, a knee injury prematurely ended his first season, during which he posted a 6.52 ERA and a 2-12 record across 21 starts.
