Blue Jays prospect RHP Jake Bloss to undergo UCL surgery

Field Level Media|published: Tue 13th May, 17:52 2025

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Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Jake Bloss, one of the top prospects for the Toronto Blue Jays, will undergo surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow.

The 23-year-old right-hander, ranked as the No. 6 prospect for Toronto by MLB Pipeline, began the season in Triple-A Buffalo, but the 6-foot-3, 223-pound pitcher exited his May 3 start against the Iowa Cubs while holding his right arm. Imaging revealed the extent of the injury.

Bloss posted back-to-back scoreless outings toward the end of April leading up to the injury, a promising turn after he struggled early with 13 earned runs over 11 1/3 innings over the previous three starts.

Toronto manager John Schneider said Tuesday that he was unsure if Bloss will need full Tommy John surgery.

Bloss, a 2023 third-round draft pick, was acquired last year from the Houston Astros, for whom Bloss made three appearances in 2024. He went 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings.

--Field Level Media