Padres' Jhony Brito Underwent UCL Surgery
Briefly

Padres pitcher Jhony Brito recently underwent internal brace surgery for a UCL injury and flexor tendon repair, sidelining him for the entire season and likely part of next year. Initially diagnosed with a forearm strain, his surgery leads to a lengthy rehab process. Brito was part of the trade exchange for Juan Soto from the Yankees, having a rookie season with a 4.28 ERA. He will need to be reinstated to the 40-man roster or face waivers after the season ends.
Padres pitcher Jhony Brito underwent surgery for his UCL and a flexor tendon, which means he will be sidelined all season and into next year.
San Diego acquired Brito as part of the Juan Soto trade, where he had a challenging rookie season with a 4.28 ERA over 90 innings.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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