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Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to Miss a Year After Elbow Surgery
Hunter Dobbins had surgery to repair a torn UCL and flexor tendon, and the Cardinals said his recovery could keep him out for 12 months.
- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn UCL and flexor tendon, facing a 12-month recovery timeline that jeopardizes his entire 2027 season.
- Dobbins last pitched on August 21 against the Philadelphia Phillies before exiting with forearm tightness. This marks his second right elbow surgery, following Tommy John surgery in 2021.
- In 11 appearances for the Cardinals this season, Dobbins posted a 3.67 ERA and 4.30 FIP across 54 innings, including eight starts. His performance provided rotation depth before the injury.
- The Cardinals will likely place Dobbins on the 60-day injured list whenever a roster spot opens. He will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and face an extended absence into 2027.
- With Dobbins sidelined, internal candidates including Michael McGreevy, Kyle Leahy, and Andre Pallante have guaranteed themselves strong positions for the 2027 rotation. Matthew Liberatore and Quinn Mathews will also compete for available spots.
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Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery
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St. Louis Cardinals Get Tough Hunter Dobbins Injury News During Dodgers Series
The St. Louis Cardinals will be without one of their starting pitchers for the next calendar year. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery to repair a torn UCL and flexor tendon. Hunter Dobbins had elbow reconstructive surgery Wednesday and will require a 12-month recovery, #stlcards official […]
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Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Aug 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Dobbins underwent season-ending elbow surgery this week. Mandatory … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Lewis Masella, Site Editor
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