Phillies' Johan Rojas suffers UCL tear, out for the season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has sustained a UCL tear in his right elbow. The injury comes as Rojas was nearing the end of an 80-game suspension. Following the injury, Rojas will require surgery and will not return to play for the remainder of the season. This setback significantly impacts the team's depth as they navigate the rest of the campaign.
- •Johan Rojas suffers a UCL tear in his right elbow.
- •Rojas was nearing the end of an 80-game suspension.
- •He will require surgery to address the injury.
- •Rojas is ruled out for the rest of the season.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Suspended Phillies OF Johan Rojas needs elbow surgery, will be out until spring training
- 7:07 PMESPN MLB — Phils' Rojas, nearing end of ban, suffers UCL tear...
"Suspended Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be sidelined until spring training. The Phillies said Wednesday that Rojas felt pain while ramping up to return from the 80-game suspension he received in March following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Rojas, 25, would have been eligible to return June 25.
"Phillies OF Johan Rojas, who was nearing the end of an 80-game suspension, has suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow, will need surgery and will not return this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:07 AMSuspended Phillies OF Johan Rojas needs elbow surgery, will be out until spring training
Suspended Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be sidelined until spring training. The Phillies said Wednesday that Rojas felt pain while ramping up to return from the 80-game suspension he received in March following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Rojas, 25, would have been eligible to return June 25.
- ESPN MLBJun 10, 2026, 7:07 PMPhils' Rojas, nearing end of ban, suffers UCL tear...
Phillies OF Johan Rojas, who was nearing the end of an 80-game suspension, has suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow, will need surgery and will not return this season.
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