Guardians reliever Andrew Walters undergoes season-ending elbow surgery

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters underwent UCL repair surgery in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure on the right-handed pitcher, who now faces an expected recovery timeline of 10 to 12 months. This medical development likely sidelines Walters for the remainder of the 2026 campaign and potentially the entire 2027 season. Walters, who earned a playoff roster spot in 2024, struggled with ongoing health setbacks following that appearance. He pitched only 1 1/3 innings in the major leagues during 2025 and struggled in Triple-A this season, posting a 9.49 ERA over 12 1/2 innings. The surgery follows a period where the reliever was unable to secure a permanent return to the Cleveland bullpen due to repeated injuries.

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