White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil set for Tommy John surgery after leaving spring start

By: The Associated Press Posted: 1:34 PM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving his most recent spring training start with right elbow soreness.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving his most recent spring training start with right elbow soreness.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving his most recent spring training start with right elbow soreness.

The team said on its website Tuesday that Vasil’s surgery will be performed in the coming weeks by Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister. The club estimated the recovery time at 12-18 months.

Vasil exited a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning Saturday. He was 5-3 with a 2.50 ERA as a rookie last year, when he made three starts in 47 appearances.

FILE - Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil delivers in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard, File)

The 25-year-old was competing for a spot in the rotation after being a key part of the bullpen for the White Sox, who picked him up on waivers last year.