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Rays Prospect Xavier Isaac Reveals Life-Saving Brain Surgery, Says He’s Fully Recovered

His disclosure follows a summer procedure kept private during the season at his request.

Overview

  • Isaac said in a Nov. 28 Instagram post that a brain scan for what he thought was dehydration led to season-ending surgery in July.
  • He described the episode as the scariest moment of his life and wrote that he has fully recovered.
  • MLB.com reports he recently participated in a Rays minor-league hitting camp and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
  • He asked the team not to share details during the season, and neither he nor the club has disclosed a diagnosis or surgical specifics.
  • The 21-year-old first baseman’s 2025 season ended on June 25 after 41 Double-A games following an elbow limitation in Spring Training, and players across baseball posted messages of support.