Carson Whisenhunt diagnosed with torn UCL, faces surgery
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Carson Whisenhunt has been diagnosed with a torn UCL following elbow pain during his last start. The San Francisco Giants announced that surgery has been recommended for the promising left-handed pitcher. An MRI revealed the injury after he experienced discomfort in his arm. Whisenhunt's path to recovery will now be determined following the surgical procedure.
- •Carson Whisenhunt felt elbow pain in his last start.
- •An MRI confirmed a torn UCL.
- •Surgery has been recommended by the Giants.
- •Whisenhunt's status will affect the Giants' rotation.
- 1:23 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Carson Whisenhunt Diagnosed With UCL Tear - MLB Trade Rumors
"Promising Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt felt elbow pain in his last start. He's getting an MRI. MLB Trade Rumors looks at the ramifications.
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