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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.

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A 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.

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