Angels RHP Kochanowicz to Have Tommy John Surgery; 3B Yoán Moncada to Have Surgery on Right Knee
- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced Tuesday, sidelining the 25-year-old right-hander for the remainder of the 2026 season.
- An MRI on Monday revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament, following a difficult stretch where Kochanowicz posted an 11.91 ERA over his final six starts and failed to escape the first inning Saturday against the Dodgers.
- Though Kochanowicz threw 98 mph fastballs with consistent velocity, he felt discomfort throwing his changeup. "I really thought it was just a little angry," Kochanowicz said before Tuesday's game.
- Manager Kurt Suzuki is "still evaluating" rotation replacements, with left-hander Sam Aldegheri and Triple-A right-handers Caden Dana and George Klassen among the candidates to fill the vacant spot.
- Recovery from Tommy John surgery typically requires approximately 14 months, likely keeping Kochanowicz sidelined through the 2027 season, though a normal off-season could position him to pitch in 2028.
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Angels’ Jack Kochanowicz to undergo Tommy John surgery
Kochanowicz was still throwing at his normal velocity, which is why he was surprised to get the diagnosis. He says he felt some discomfort on his changeup over the past month. He’ll likely be out until the 2028 season.
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Angels RHP Kochanowicz to have Tommy John surgery; 3B Yoán Moncada to have surgery on right knee
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery, the team said Tuesday, and the 25-yeaer-old right-hander is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season.
Kochanowicz and Moncada to Undergo Surgery, Striking Blow to Angels
Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz will undergo Tommy John surgery due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament, sidelining him for the rest of the season and possibly 2027. Third baseman Yoán Moncada is also set for knee surgery next week after battling ongoing issues. Kochanowicz's injury follows a disappointing string of performances, while Moncada's surgery marks a continuation of knee problems from the previous season. The Angels now face urgent ro…
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