Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Ending His 2026 Season
Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins had Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season before it begins, per MLB.com's Jacob Gurvis. An IL placement is expected.
Hunter Dobbins will not pitch for the Cardinals in 2026. Per MLB.com's Jacob Gurvis, the right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery, and the club is expected to place him on the IL.
What remains unconfirmed
The IL placement had not been formally announced at the time of reporting. No specific return timetable appears in the source material.
Context in St. Louis
The Cardinals have been managing a busy injury ledger heading into the season's final stretch. JJ Wetherholt was placed on the IL with right wrist tendinitis after playing through discomfort for weeks. The Dobbins news adds a longer-term dimension to a roster picture that has already required several adjustments.
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