LSU Pitcher Cooper Moore to Undergo Surgery, Out for Season
LSU baseball P Cooper Moore out for rest of season, to have arm surgery
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LSU baseball's junior pitcher Cooper Moore will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to an arm injury requiring surgery. Coach Jay Johnson confirmed the news during a radio show, marking another setback for the struggling Tigers team, which has faced multiple losses this season.
- 01Cooper Moore will undergo arm surgery and is out for the season.
- 02Moore has been sidelined for a month due to a finger injury.
- 03He had a record of 3-3 with a 3.38 ERA this season.
- 04The Tigers have struggled, currently holding a 23-18 record.
- 05Moore will use a medical redshirt and plans to return in 2027.
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LSU baseball's junior pitcher Cooper Moore has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season as he requires surgery on his arm, as announced by head coach Jay Johnson on a radio show. This news comes as the Tigers, who currently hold a 23-18 record and are 6-12 in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play, have faced significant challenges this season, including back-to-back weekend sweeps by Ole Miss and No. 7 Texas A&M. Moore, who transferred from Kansas, has been out for the past month due to a finger injury on his throwing hand and last pitched on March 20 against Oklahoma. He finished the season with a 3-3 record and a 3.38 ERA, showcasing his potential as a key player for the team. Johnson indicated that Moore will utilize a medical redshirt and aims to return to the Tigers in 2027.
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The loss of Cooper Moore significantly affects LSU's pitching rotation, which may lead to further challenges in upcoming games.
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