Reds' Alex Young Seeking Second Opinion; Elbow Surgery Possible
Briefly

Left-hander Young, in camp with the Reds, is seeking a second opinion on an elbow injury that may require Tommy John surgery. He has pitched effectively over the past three seasons, with a 3.28 ERA and a notable 20.5% strikeout rate. Despite being a journeyman pitcher, he's shown resilience and talent across several teams. However, his recent performance in spring training has been affected by his elbow issues, leading to serious concerns about the future of his season and career.
Young has been quietly effective across the past three seasons, pitching 96 big league innings and achieving a commendable 3.28 ERA with a 20.5% strikeout rate.
With an elbow injury causing struggles in 2025 spring training, Young's rough performance was expected, leading to concerns about potential Tommy John surgery.
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