Blake Dunn undergoes surgery, sidelining him for remainder of Reds season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Blake Dunn will miss the rest of the major-league season after undergoing surgery on his right elbow. The procedure, aimed at repairing an injury sustained during a game against Pittsburgh on June 26, necessitated six months of recovery time. Dunn, 27, had made a strong start to the season, hitting.282 with two home runs and seven RBIs over 38 games. He suffered the injury while making a throw from the outfield. Dunn aims to return for Spring Training if his recovery goes well.
- •Blake Dunn injured his elbow on June 26 against the Pirates.
- •He underwent an internal brace procedure on August 3.
- •Dunn was hitting.282 with two home runs at the time of injury.
- •He hopes to be ready for Spring Training after six months of recovery.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Surgery ends major league season for Reds outfielder, Saugatuck native Blake Dunn
"Another tough break for Blake Dunn after playing so well this year before the injury.
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