Addison Barger Loses 2026 Season to Elbow Surgery

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Addison Barger Loses 2026 Season to Elbow Surgery

Barger has struggled mightily this season before the elbow issue ended his year. “Addison Barger’s 2026 season is over,” per Mitch Bannon. He will undergo surgery that could be a full Tommy John or an internal brace. The switch-hitting outfielder owns a .045 average, zero homers and two RBIs in limited action with 22 at-bats.

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