Rockies right-hander Pierson Ohl, just acquired in a trade with the Twins last month, has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Obviously, Ohl will miss the entire 2026 season. He can be transferred to the 60-day IL the next time Colorado needs a roster spot.
The 26-year-old Ohl made his big league debut with Minnesota in 2025, pitching 30 innings with a 5.10 earned run average — mostly out of the bullpen. He was outstanding in the minors, totaling 71 1/3 frames with a 2.