A's LHP Ken Waldichuk has elbow surgery, out for season

Field Level Media|published: Thu 16th May, 15:37 2024

MLB: Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels

Sep 29, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) pitches during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk underwent surgery on his pitching elbow and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Thursday.

Waldichuk was diagnosed with a UCL sprain and flexor strain last October and recently endured a setback. He had surgery performed at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles to repair a flexor tendon and had UCL reconstruction with an internal brace.

Waldichuk, 26, posted a 4-9 record with a 5.36 ERA in 35 games (22 starts) last season. He was 2-2 with a 4.93 ERA in seven starts in 2022.

--Field Level Media