Texas Rangers prospect Alejandro Rosario’s season in jeopardy after elbow injury

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 25, 2025, 00:20 IST

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Alejandro Rosario, a top Texas Rangers pitching prospect, faces a significant setback due to an elbow injury likely requiring Tommy John surgery. Expected to miss the entire 2025 MLB season, the Rangers evaluate his recovery path, impacting their pitching depth.

Texas Rangers prospect Alejandro Rosario’s season in jeopardy after elbow injury

(Image Via Alejandro Rosario's Instagram)

Tough news on one of the Texas Rangers' best pitching prospects, Alejandro Rosario, who is now facing a big setback. The 23-year-old right-hander is all but certain to miss the entire 2025 MLB season due to an elbow injury. According to initial reports, Alejandro Rosario may need Tommy John surgery, though the Rangers are still working through medical evaluations.

Potential season-ending surgery on the horizon

Chris Young, the Rangers' president of baseball operations, confirmed the concerning news in a statement to MLB.com on Sunday.
“He’s going to require surgery,” Young said. “As with all these things, we want to check the boxes and make sure we get multiple opinions. We don’t want to sit on this and not announce it when we know he’s going to be out, but we’re still figuring out the next steps.”

If Tommy John surgery is indeed required, Alejandro Rosario will likely be sidelined for at least a year, impacting both his development and the Rangers’ pitching depth. The team is expected to consult with medical experts before making a final decision on his treatment plan.

Alejandro Rosario’s promising career put on hold

Rated as the #50 overall prospect on MLB’s official website, Alejandro Rosario was considered a top prospect in the Texas Rangers team. A terrific pitcher at the University of Miami, he was taken in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, and he showed flashes in his time down the road earlier this season with his electric arm and a potential future piece in the rotation.
For the Texas Rangers, who had high hopes for his development, his injury is a big blow. As the team waits for a clear path forward, Rosario’s road to recovery should be long and difficult. Should he require surgery, he will turn his attention to rehabilitation with hopes of returning strong in the future.
As Texas Rangers navigate this difficult situation, their player development staff will look to adjust their plans and continue monitoring Alejandro Rosario’s recovery closely.
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