Overview
- Philadelphia announced McCain underwent successful repair of a right-thumb UCL tear on Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery, performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson.
- The team set a reevaluation in approximately four weeks, aligning with prior reporting that projected a 4–6 week absence that could push into the start of the regular season.
- Reuters noted a four-week timeline would likely cost McCain the first four or five games, though the team has not given a specific return date.
- McCain shared groggy, upbeat videos from his hospital bed on Instagram, saying he felt good and singing along to Drake, Lil Baby, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae.
- He had recently been cleared for full training camp after a season-ending left knee meniscus tear last December, as Philadelphia weighs broader health questions and early rotation options such as rookie VJ Edgecombe ahead of the Oct. 22 opener at Boston.