Texas pitcher Sam Cozart recovering from foot surgery ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Texas baseball announced that right-handed pitcher Sam Cozart underwent minor foot surgery to address a previous injury. This procedure, described as preventative, will limit his participation in offseason workouts. Cozart, who enjoyed a promising freshman year in 2026 with a 1.72 ERA, is expected to be fully healthy for the 2027 season. He is projected to take on a larger role as he transitions to the weekend rotation, and he is draft-eligible in 2027, with first-round potential.
- •Cozart had a 6-0 record with 1.72 ERA last season.
- •The surgery limits his offseason workouts.
- •He is expected to be healthy for the 2027 season.
- •Cozart is seen as a potential first-round draft pick.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Texas baseball pitcher Sam Cozart recovering from foot surgery ahead of sophomore season
"Texas announced on Friday that right-handed pitcher Sam Cozart "underwent minor foot surgery." The Longhorns expect Cozart to be fully healthy when the 2027 season begins.
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