Thomas Szapucki’s 2021 season has concluded.
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports the Mets left-handed prospect needs ulnar nerve transposition surgery. This type of procedure moves the ulnar nerve from behind what’s called the “medial condyle” of the elbow to another position where it will not cause irritation, according to LMH Health.
The Mets believe Szapucki, who’s made one major league appearance in his life, will be good to go come the spring of next year.
Sources: Mets 10th-ranked prospect Thomas Szapucki needs season-ending ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
Szapucki made his Major League debut last month.