The LSU Tigers baseball team has suffered significant setbacks as starting pitcher Cooper Moore and star player Jake Brown will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to injuries. Moore, who last pitched against Oklahoma, has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow that requires surgery, sidelining him for four to five months. Fortunately for Moore, he will receive a medical redshirt for the season and will return as a junior in 2027, maintaining his eligibility for the upcoming MLB Draft. On the other hand, Brown, who has been LSU's best player this season with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs, broke his hamate bone during a game against Texas A&M. His injury is expected to end his season, and he is likely to undergo surgery soon. Brown has made a strong impression this season, currently ranked as the No. 56 overall prospect on MLB.com ahead of the July draft. The combination of these injuries has left LSU's title defense in jeopardy, marking a challenging period for the team.