Marlins Pitcher Robby Snelling to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Marlins LHP Robby Snelling Needs Tommy John Surgery
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Robby Snelling, a left-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, will undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The 22-year-old, who was a top prospect, will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely part of 2027 as well.
- 01Snelling was diagnosed with a UCL sprain after making his MLB debut on May 8, 2026.
- 02He had an impressive 1.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville before his callup.
- 03Snelling is ranked as the No. 21 prospect in baseball.
- 04He is expected to miss the entirety of the 2026 season and likely the early part of 2027.
- 05At full strength, Snelling has the potential for at least four above-average pitches.
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Robby Snelling, a promising left-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday to address a sprained ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left elbow. This diagnosis follows his MLB debut on May 8, 2026, after which he showcased his talent with a remarkable 1.86 ERA and 44 strikeouts over 29 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville. As the No. 21 prospect in baseball, his absence will be felt, as he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely a portion of 2027. Despite a challenging 2024 season, Snelling rebounded in 2025 and carried that momentum into 2026, demonstrating the potential for at least four above-average pitches when healthy.
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The surgery will significantly affect the Marlins' pitching lineup and their overall performance in upcoming seasons.
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