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Rangers' Cody Bradford to Undergo Elbow Surgery Wednesday

Dr. Keith Meister will perform the surgery in Arlington after Bradford felt an elbow flare-up throwing post-illness, leaving the Rangers with four healthy starters.

Sep 25, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford (61) between plays against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images/File Photo
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) takes starting pitcher Cody Bradford (61) out of a game.
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Overview

  • The decision for surgery follows an elbow flare-up when Bradford resumed throwing after recovering from a flu bug.
  • Team physician Dr. Keith Meister is set to perform the procedure on June 25 in Arlington.
  • Rangers officials said it is not yet known whether Bradford will require Tommy John surgery or a shorter-term internal brace, with his recovery timeline to be determined post-operation.
  • Bradford was shut down in spring training with elbow soreness after being projected as a key rotation piece following his standout rookie postseason in 2023.
  • The Rangers now have four starters on their injured list even as their rotation group leads the American League with a 3.27 ERA.