Marlins Star Prospect to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

 

Max Meyer's long-anticipated 2022 MLB debut lasted just six innings.

The Miami Marlins' second-ranked prospect underwent an MRI on Monday which revealed a torn UCL. He will undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery in the near future. 

#Marlins Max Meyer's MRI on Monday revealed a tear in his UCL.

He will undergo Tommy John surgery by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in L.A. Date TBD. Near future. @MLBPipeline

— Christina De Nicola (@CDeNicola13) July 28, 2022

Meyer lasted just 10 pitches this past Saturday against the Pirates before leaving the game with right elbow discomfort. 

The Marlins placed the twenty-three-year-old on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right elbow strain. On Monday, Meyer went for an MRI which revealed a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament. 

This is really an unfortunate turn of events for Meyer, who came into the 2022 season as a top-30 MLB-ranked prospect and finally made his MLB debut on July 16. He'll finish his 2022 MLB season with just six innings pitched. 

Tommy John surgery is a lengthy recovery, and there's a good chance we don't see Max Meyer back in the major league until 2024, given the time and rehab that is required following the surgery. 

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