Toronto Blue Jays' prospects Ricky Tiedemann and Brandon Barriera face contrasting health updates. Tiedemann, the team's top prospect, has been diagnosed with ulnar nerve inflammation in his throwing elbow but is expected to resume throwing in 7-10 days, avoiding more serious injury. Manager John Schneider expressed confidence in Tiedemann's quick recovery. Meanwhile, Brandon Barriera, the 2022 first-round pick, requires left elbow surgery following an injury incurred just 23 pitches into his first start of the low-A season on April 6. The exact nature of the surgery, whether Tommy John or internal brace, will be determined during the procedure next week, with a recovery timeline estimated at over 10 months.
Brandon Barriera, the Blue Jays' first-round pick in 2022, underwent the surgery mentioned below by his representative this morning. He was injured 23 pitches into his first start of the low-A season April 6. https://t.co/uHpCztJvco
Brandon Barriera, the Blue Jays' first-round pick in 2022, underwent the surgery mentioned below by his representative. He was injured 23 pitches into his first start of the low-A season April 6. https://t.co/uHpCztJvco
Good news on Ricky T yesterday, but unfortunately not so good on Brandon Barriera. Hearing per a source that the #BlueJays 2022 first-rounder needs left elbow surgery. They won’t know if it’s TJ or internal brace until surgery next week so no timeline, but it’s 10+ months.
Good news (relatively speaking) on #BlueJays No. 1 prospect Ricky Tiedemann. He has ulnar nerve inflammation in his throwing elbow and the club says he’s avoided anything more serious. He could start throwing again in “7-10 days”.
Breathe a sigh of relief, #Bluejays fans. Ricky Tiedemann has ulnar nerve inflammation and not a torn elbow ligament. They hope he’s back throwing in 7-10 days.
Ricky Tiedemann has ulnar nerve inflammation (elbow) per John Schneider. “I’m confident he’ll be back soon.”