Marlins Prospect Robby Snelling to Have Tommy John Surgery

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team announced Thursday. The procedure ends the 22-year-old's season after just one major league start.

Snelling, ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect, was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The surgery will be performed in Dallas by Dr. Keith Meister, who evaluated Snelling on Thursday. A specific recovery timeline will be determined after the operation, but the injury is expected to sideline him for the remainder of this season and a significant portion of the 2027 campaign.

The injury occurred shortly after Snelling's promotion to the majors. He made his debut on May 8 against the Washington Nationals, allowing three runs on five hits with four walks over five innings in a loss. He was scratched from a scheduled start on May 14 after reporting elbow soreness following a bullpen session. An MRI later revealed a UCL sprain, leading to the recommendation for surgery.

Manager Clayton McCullough expressed disappointment at the news. "Disappointing for him and us," McCullough told reporters....