League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Mike Vasil throws first pitch since Tommy John surgery for White Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Mike Vasil throws first pitch since Tommy John surgery for White Sox

Summary

Mike Vasil threw a pitch for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March. During a practice session on September 18, he received applause from his White Sox teammates after delivering the pitch. The 26-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut in 2025 with a 2.50 ERA across 47 games. Vasil is expected to return to action around May or June in 2027. Meanwhile, the White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central as they prepare to face the Detroit Tigers in a four-game series.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Vasil underwent Tommy John surgery in March and missed the season.
•He made his MLB debut in 2025, recording four saves.
•The White Sox are tied for first place in the AL Central.
•Chicago faces the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a series.
•Vasil is projected to return to the mound in mid 2027.

Latest Updates

12:27 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox news: Mike Vasil gets rounding applause after 1st pitch since Tommy John surgery

What they're saying

"
The Chicago White Sox have been without Mike Vasil in the bullpen this season after he underwent Tommy John surgery back in March after experiencing soreness in his right elbow. On Friday, Vasil had an opportunity to throw a pitch for the first time since the surgery. The 26-year-old right-hander walked onto left field during a practice session […] The post White Sox news: Mike Vasil gets rounding applause after 1st pitch since Tommy John surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers MLB Baseball