Angels' Jack Kochanowicz placed on 60-day IL after UCL tear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jack Kochanowicz has been moved to the 60-day injured list after an MRI revealed a torn UCL in his right elbow. He will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Kochanowicz previously reported elbow discomfort during his last three starts. Sam Aldegheri has been recalled to take his spot in the rotation. The Angels also face injuries with Yusei Kikuchi out since May with shoulder inflammation. The team is reportedly weighing their trade deadline approach while considering offers for pitchers like Reid Detmers.
- •Kochanowicz was placed on the 60-day IL on June 10.
- •He will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.
- •Sam Aldegheri has been recalled to fill his rotation spot.
- •Yusei Kikuchi is also on the IL with no return date.
- •Angels may trade pitchers like Reid Detmers for prospects.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — How Does Kochanowicz’s Injury Impact the Angels’ Trade Deadline?
"Jack Kochanowicz was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 7 with right elbow inflammation. He was later moved to the 60-day IL on June 10 after undergoing an MRI to reveal a torn UCL. He’ll undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 season. https://twitter.com/EricaLWeston/status/2064462589728596120?s=20 Kochanowicz only made it a […] The post How Does Kochanowicz’s Injury Impact the Angels’ Trade Deadline? appeared first on The Lead.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 17, 2026, 4:24 PMPhillies predicted to trade for $426M 9-time Silver Slugger, 3x MVP in dream blockbuster deal
- MLB•Jun 17, 2026, 4:08 PMBraves predicted to go all-in for $32M 2-time Cy Young winner after Spencer Strider injury
- MLB•Jun 17, 2026, 3:33 PMMets oddly linked to AL Cy Young candidate for probable Freddy Peralta reason
- MLB•Jun 17, 2026, 3:32 PMDansby Swanson’s struggles at the plate laid bare by alarming batting average stat
- MLB•Jun 17, 2026, 3:17 PMBlue Jays-Red Sox trade idea has Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer problem
- KBO•Jun 17, 2026, 3:08 PMDiamondbacks News: Reid Detmers, Snake Charmer
