Sam Carlson’s 2018 season is done without ever really getting started.
The young right-handed pitcher, who was rated as the organization’s top pitching prospect by nearly every media and baseball outlet coming into the season, underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament on Monday in Arlington, Texas. Baseball sources confirmed the report from MLB.com on Monday. Carlson also sent out updates via social media.
Dr. Keith Meister, the team orthopedist for the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, performed the procedure. Typical recovery time for a UCL replacement is 12-15 months.