Twins lose Mahle to Tommy John surgery

Right-hander Tyler Mahle will endure season-ending Tommy John surgical procedure on his proper elbow, the Twins introduced on Thursday.

Mahle, who’s eligible totally free company on the finish of this season, has made simply 9 begins because the Twins despatched three prospects to the Reds in a deal for the righty previous to the 2022 Trade Deadline. Right shoulder irritation introduced a untimely finish to his season final September.

The 28-year-old opened this season wholesome, making 5 begins and recording a 3.16 ERA with 28 strikeouts over 25 2/3 innings, however he was shut down on the finish of April with a posterior impingement and a flexor pronator pressure in his proper arm.

With Tommy John surgical procedure sometimes requiring a restoration time of 12-18 months, it’s doubtless Mahle received’t pitch within the Majors once more till mid-to-late 2024.