"Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, one of the most touted prospects in the entire sport, could miss the entire 2026 season due to an elbow injury that will require surgery, president of baseball operations Chris Young announced to the team's beat this morning ( link via Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports). Walcott could potentially get at-bats late in the season, and if he's healthy, he'll be a prime candidate to make up some lost reps in the Arizona Fall League and/or in winter ball. Young added that righty Nabil Crismatt, who's in camp as a non-roster invitee, is also headed for elbow surgery ( via Wilson)."
"A consultation with renowned surgeon Dr. Keith Meister revealed "structural changes. Walcott will have surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, it seems, but it has not yet been determined whether he'll require a full Tommy John procedure (i.e. ligament reconstruction) or an internal brace procedure to repair/strengthen the existing ligament. The latter comes with a shorter timetable for recovery."
"Walcott is only 19 years old (20 next month) but already appeared on the cusp of MLB readiness. The Bahamian-born shortstop spent the 2025 campaign in Double-A and hit .255/.355/.386 (110 wRC+) despite being the youngest player in the league. In 552 plate appearances, Walcott hit 13 home runs, 19 doubles and two triples. He also went 32-for-42 in stolen base attempts, walked at a huge 12.7% clip and only struck out in 19.6% of his plate appearances."
Sebastian Walcott is facing surgery for ulnar collateral ligament damage in his throwing elbow and could miss the entire 2026 season. A consultation with Dr. Keith Meister revealed structural changes, and the team has not yet determined whether the procedure will be a full Tommy John reconstruction or an internal brace repair. Walcott showed strong 2025 performance at Double-A, hitting .255/.355/.386 (110 wRC+) with 13 homers, 19 doubles, two triples, 32-for-42 stolen bases, a 12.7% walk rate and a 19.6% strikeout rate in 552 plate appearances. Right-hander Nabil Crismatt is also headed for elbow surgery.
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