Yeah, it's just part of the game, man. It happens. I mean, the pitch clock definitely makes you speed up a lot, which, back in the day, you didn't have to speed up as when you threw, so throwing back-to-back pitches within 15 seconds, it starts to take a toll.
Many around the game believe a number of factors are to blame for the sharp rise in pitcher injuries, with the pitch clock being the most glaring change implemented.
MLB has pushed back on that stance and seemingly continues to benefit from the pitch clock getting average time of games well under three hours.
A rise in velocity may also be a factor. The list of hard-throwing starting pitchers requiring arm surgery is growing, particularly within the last two seasons.
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