Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga Out for Season with UCL Surgery
The surgery, not Tommy John, aims to repair a torn UCL, sidelining Loaisiga for 10-12 months.
- Jonathan Loaisiga will miss the rest of the 2024 season due to surgery for a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).
- The surgery, which is not Tommy John, will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister.
- Loaisiga's injury surfaced after his appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading to an MRI.
- The Yankees have called up Dennis Santana to replace Loaisiga in the bullpen.
- Loaisiga is set to become a free agent after this season, adding uncertainty to his future with the Yankees.