Reds Starting Pitcher Undergoes Tommy John Surgery; Done For Season

More brutal injury news for the Cincinnati Reds.

Reds' starting pitcher Connor Overton has encountered a devastating setback in his season due to a severe elbow injury.

Initially placed on the injured list in mid-April with an elbow strain, further evaluation uncovered extensive ligament damage, ultimately leading to the decision for Overton to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Connor Overton had Tommy John. He’s out for the season.

Wil Myers hasn’t been in the lineup each of the last two days. David Bell said it’s minor. “No discussion of IL at this point.”

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 25, 2023

This procedure, well-known among baseball players, involves repairing a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the elbow.

After a fantastic start to his year last season, Overton suffered a season-ending stress fracture in his back in May, forcing him to finish the year with a strong 2.73 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, with 14 strikeouts across 33 innings and six appearances.

Reds pitcher Connor Overton underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday. He will be out for the rest of the 2023 season.

— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) May 25, 2023

This season, the 29-year-old didn't fare so well, compiling an 11.45 ERA over three starts. His season will now, yet again, be cut extremely short.

Consequently, Overton's focus will shift towards a rigorous rehabilitation process, expected to extend into the early part of the following season.

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