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Brewers Quinn Priester Out for Season, Needs Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The right-hander expects an 8-10 month recovery after thoracic outlet decompression surgery ends his season.
- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Monday in Dallas, with surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl removing the first upper rib.
- Struggling with control issues during rehab stints in Triple-A Nashville, Arizona, and High-A Wisconsin, Priester posted a 15.75 ERA and opted for surgery after non-surgical methods failed to alleviate symptoms.
- Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compressed nerves and blood vessels between the collarbone and first rib, causing arm weakness and numbness; Priester said it made play "nearly impossible to actually create a result that's repeatable."
- The 25-year-old expects eight to 10 months recovery but remains optimistic, telling reporters before Thursday's game against Cleveland, "I feel really confident that going to come back even better."
- Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler underwent similar thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September 2025 and returned this season with a 6-1 record, providing a precedent as Priester targets spring training next year.
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