Twins Prospect Matt Canterino Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Briefly

Matt Canterino, a talented right-handed pitcher for the Twins, has undergone season-ending surgery to tighten ligaments in his throwing shoulder. This major setback means he will miss his third consecutive season after last pitching in 2022. Despite his impressive minor league statistics, including a 1.48 ERA and a remarkable strikeout rate, injuries have heavily impacted his career. Canterino’s challenges began with the pandemic in 2020, followed by a forearm injury and Tommy John surgery, leading to limited appearances since then. The Twins are understandably frustrated by his absence, given his evident talent.
It's a devastating turn of events for Canterino and deeply frustrating for the Twins, particularly given the right-hander's obvious and immense talent when healthy enough to take the mound.
Canterino has missed a third consecutive season after last pitching during the regular season back in 2022, facing numerous injuries that have stalled his promising career.
Despite being limited to just 85 innings in his minor league career, Canterino has posted a lifetime 1.48 ERA and struck out an impressive 39.2% of opponents.
After posting a stellar 1.44 ERA in seven starts during his draft year, Canterino's career has faced significant injuries, including Tommy John surgery and a shoulder strain.
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