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Ronel Blanco injury update: Astros right-hander to undergo elbow surgery, miss rest of 2025 MLB season
The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that right-handed starter Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending elbow surgery next week. The Astros did not specify what type of elbow surgery, but manager Joe Espada told reporters that Blanco will undergo Tommy John surgery. His official stated return timetable is merely "during the 2026 season."
Blanco to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Less than two weeks after losing starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski to season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Astros’ rotation was dealt another blow Wednesday when manager Joe Espada announced starter Ronel Blanco was also headed for Tommy John surgery and would be out for the rest of the season.
The Astros transferred Blanco (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
The Houston Astros are in trouble. Ronel Blanco suffered an injury to his right elbow, ending his season prematurely and ...
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