Sandoval, who also has a flexor tear, says he’s unsure of the exact nature of the ligament surgery, but Tommy John surgery would likely keep him out until the 2026 season.
Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval revealed on Monday that he has a torn ulnar collateral ligament and a “pretty high grade” flexor tear. He said he’s going to have surgery “as soon as possible.” Sandoval said he’s not sure yet the exact nature of the surgery, but typically a torn UCL leads to Tommy John surgery, which would likely keep Sandoval out until 2026.
Sandoval said he’s not sure yet the exact nature of the surgery, but typically a torn UCL leads to Tommy John surgery, which would likely have Sandoval out until 2026. Sandoval, 27, has a 19-45 record and a 4.01 ERA in his career, but it’s come in two distinctly different chapters. In 2021-22, Sandoval had a 3.17 ERA. After a bad start in 2023, he finished strong and had a 4.11 ERA. Although Sandoval was named the Angels’ Opening Day starter this season, he posted a 5.08 ERA in 16 starts.“You never really anticipate that kind of injury, but you’re aware of how common it is in the game, especially at this high level with how hard guys throw,” Sandoval said.
Second baseman Brandon Drury was out of the lineup again because of an upper respiratory virus. Drury went through a workout before the game, and Washington said he was available for the game. There has been no change in Mike Trout’s activity. The three-time American League MVP said last week that he’s still unable to run with his full weight on a treadmill, which precludes any baseball activity.Oakland A’s manager Mark Kotsay was a player with the A’s when Washington was the third base coach, and he said he could tell the former Cal State Fullerton star would become a manager.
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