Pitcher Returns to Mound Five Weeks After Elbow Surgery
A pitcher who underwent elbow surgery on May 6 threw five scoreless innings on 54 pitches one month and one day later. The appearance took place at High-A level.
sportsnet.caA pitcher who underwent elbow surgery on May 6 threw five scoreless innings on 54 pitches one month and one day later. The outing occurred at High-A level, where the pitcher recorded six strikeouts.
The surgery addressed a bone-chip injury.
The pitcher completed the start without reported issues.
Officials noted that nanoscope technology may reduce recovery time for similar procedures. No additional medical details were released.

