Jack Kochanowicz to Undergo Tommy John Surgery After Surprise UCL Tear

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Jack Kochanowicz to Undergo Tommy John Surgery After Surprise UCL Tear

Kochanowicz was stunned after Monday’s MRI showed a torn UCL despite 98 mph velocity and discomfort mainly on changeups. “I didn’t think this was in the cards,” he said. The 25-year-old will undergo Tommy John surgery, likely missing until 2028. His ERA jumped from 3.05 through seven starts to 11.91 over his next six, leaving Friday’s rotation spot open.

By Nischay Rathore

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Rain Delays Twins vs Tigers Game Until 8:30 P.M. ET

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Rain Delays Twins vs Tigers Game Until 8:30 P.M. ET

Rain has delayed the Twins Tigers game at Comerica Park, pushing the expected start time to 8:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. The Twins stand at 30-37 while the Tigers are 27-39 in the AL Central. Taj Bradley (5-2, 3.56 ERA) will duel Troy Melton (2-0, 1.74 ERA). The game reached the first inning with zero outs before rain halted play.

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Luis Lara and Brewers Agree to $31 Million Contract

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Luis Lara and Brewers Agree to $31 Million Contract

Lara and Milwaukee agreed to a seven-year, $31 million contract extension that includes three club options, reported Jeff Passan. The deal maxes out at $79 million. The OF is ranked No. 91 on the top 100 prospects list in MLB. In Triple-A this season, Lara has seven homers and 27 RBIs at a .338 batting average.


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Tarik Skubal Eyes Detroit Tigers Return After Bullpen Test

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Tarik Skubal Eyes Detroit Tigers Return After Bullpen Test

Skubal will throw a Wednesday bullpen that could clear his return after May 6 arthroscopic elbow surgery. “I expect everything to go well tomorrow, and hopefully I’m back,” he said. The lefty threw five scoreless rehab innings Sunday, allowing two hits, no walks, six strikeouts and reportedly touching 99 mph as Detroit’s injured rotation badly awaits him.

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Kodai Senga Remains Optimistic Despite Another Setback to Return from Injury

Senga was scratched from a rehab start on Tuesday due to nerve irritation in his right arm. “If we continue to stack together good days and feel like I'm prepared, I don't think getting back into a game is too far away,” he said. Senga is winless in his five starts this season and has a miserable 9.00 ERA.

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Fans Praise Paul Skenes After Little League Surprise

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Fans Praise Paul Skenes After Little League Surprise

Skenes drew praise after a Reddit post showed him at the Ingomar Franklin Park Little League, pulled in and spent over two hours taking pictures, signing balls and playing catch with kids. Fans called him “a role model,” “what makes you a legend,” and “how to grow love for the game” celebrating the personal gesture from Pirates’ ace.

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