MLB Faces Growing Crisis as Pitcher Injuries Surge

The recent spate of elbow injuries, including to stars Shane Bieber and Spencer Strider, highlights a deepening problem in baseball.

Shane Bieber and Spencer Strider among several pitchers facing season-ending surgeries due to elbow injuries.
MLB's elbow injury issue described as a 'pandemic' by veteran trainer, with no end in sight to the rising trend.
Over 260 pitchers underwent elbow surgery in 2021, marking a significant increase over the past decade.
MLB commissioning research into the causes of the injury surge, amid criticism over lack of action.
Teams spent a record $1.147 million on salaries for injured players and their replacements last season.