"Thomas, 27, was a Rule 5 pick out of the Cardinals organization last year. He had a strong spring showing, broke camp with Milwaukee, made his big league debut and pitched 5 1/3 innings across two appearances before hitting the injured list with an elbow injury. Thomas was tagged for an alarming 12 runs in his brief MLB look, though the elbow injury likely contributed to those troubles. He was shelved for nearly three months before undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow."
"A formal announcement never followed, but MLB.com's Adam McCalvy now reports that Thomas indeed underwent Tommy John surgery. That'll sideline him until late into the 2026 season, if not all the way until the 2027 season. Though Thomas' 2025 season was rough, he's a former fifth-round pick who's had some success in the upper minors. That includes a tidy 2.89 ERA in 90 1/3 Triple-A frames with the 2024 Cardinals."
Connor Thomas cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to elect free agency after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Thomas, 27, was a Rule 5 pick from the Cardinals and made his major league debut with Milwaukee, tossing 5 1/3 innings across two appearances before an elbow injury. He allowed 12 runs in that brief MLB stint and was sidelined nearly three months before surgery to remove loose bodies; a UCL repair followed. The Tommy John procedure likely keeps him out through late 2026 or possibly into 2027. His 2024 Triple-A numbers (2.89 ERA in 90 1/3 innings) make him a minor-league depth option despite limited MLB experience.
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