"Naughton has been diagnosed with a UCL injury and is seeking a second opinion. A UCL injury is an awful development for any pitcher but is particularly heartbreaking for Naughton, who hasn't been able to catch a break when it comes to his health."
"He underwent Tommy John surgery in high school and has since undergone flexor tendon surgery (2023) and UCL surgery (2024). Naughton has pitched in parts of three major league seasons, totaling 59 2/3 frames between the Angels and Cardinals."
"Though many associate MLB's ever-increasing rate of injuries with the demands of the game, Naughton's case highlights the personal toll that repeated injuries can take on a player's career and aspirations."
Packy Naughton exited a Triple-A game with an elbow injury and has been diagnosed with a UCL injury. He is seeking a second opinion. Naughton has a history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon surgery. He signed a two-year minor league deal with the Cardinals in 2024 and missed the entire 2025 season due to recovery. Naughton has pitched 59 2/3 innings in the majors and has a 3.63 ERA in the minors, but his major league performance has been affected by injuries.
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