ST. PETERSBURG – Last summer, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen faced some challenging days as he prepared for a third major surgery on his pitching elbow in seven years. “There aren’t many pitchers with three elbow surgeries who are still in the majors, so that fear understandably affected him,” said Rasmussen’s wife, Stevie. “When…
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias announced on Saturday that closer Félix Bautista is set to throw off a full mound next week, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Bautista underwent the surgery 11 months ago and has had a smooth recovery, aside from a debridement and ulnar nerve transposition…
The Orioles have had a tough week, getting swept by the Cubs with a total series score of 21-2. They experienced back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2021, despite only being shut out twice before this series. The team’s struggles were not limited to offense; their pitching staff also faltered. Dean Kremer had a…
New York Mets right-handed reliever Drew Smith revealed to reporters on Friday that he is likely facing another Tommy John surgery, signaling a devastating blow to his 2024 season and potentially his tenure with the Mets as he approaches free agency. Smith, 30 years old, was recently placed on the 15-day injured list after experiencing…
The Milwaukee Brewers have experienced significant misfortune regarding the health of their starting pitchers. Even before the season began, All-Star right-hander and perennial Cy Young contender Brandon Woodruff was ruled out for the year. Since then, Wade Miley and Robert Gasser have also been sidelined for the season, with Gasser initially stepping in to replace…
It was shaping up to be a promising season for top Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales, who was poised to advance in his quest to reach the major leagues. Unfortunately, it turned into a lost campaign for the 21-year-old right-hander. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed on Tuesday that Perales will undergo Tommy…