Giants’ Tidwell Has High-Grade UCL Sprain
Giants’ Tidwell Has High-Grade UCL Sprain
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Tidwell was acquired from the New York Mets in the Tyler Rogers trade. He briefly opened the season with San Francisco, recording his first career save against the Mets, before returning to the Giants’ rotation in August amid injuries and trades involving Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle.
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Tidwell said he felt elbow discomfort and was removed because he “didn’t think there was any reason to risk it at this point in the year.” He also said it was the first time he had experienced that type of issue and that he saw “a lot of positives” in his final outings.
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The Giants’ team physician, Dr. Kenneth H. Akizuki, was expected to evaluate Tidwell as he considered whether the UCL damage would require surgery.
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San Francisco’s depleted lineup produced an immediate contribution from newly added outfielder Bo Davidson, whose first major-league at-bat lasted nine pitches and set up the Giants’ first run. Brett Harris then drove in Davidson and Drew Gilbert with a two-out single, while Gilbert added a two-run single and a solo homer.
San Francisco Giants right-hander Blade Tidwell suffered a high-grade ulnar collateral ligament sprain and left Monday's game against Minnesota with right elbow discomfort. The 25-year-old is now weighing treatment options, including Tommy John surgery, which could sideline him for the entire 2027 season. Tidwell was placed on the 15-day injured list after the Giants' 5-2 win.
The injury deepens San Francisco's pitching crisis. The Giants have already used a franchise-record 70 players this season and could have five young pitchers undergo UCL surgery. Despite losing Tidwell and playing without any of their Opening Day lineup, the Giants still beat Minnesota behind strong performances from newly acquired outfielders.
Tidwell Leaves Game Citing Elbow Caution
Tidwell pitched 3⅓ innings Monday, allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts before departing. He told the team he felt discomfort and decided to exit rather than "risk it at this point in the year." The pitcher said this was his first experience with this type of elbow issue. In his final outings before the injury, Tidwell saw "a lot of positives" in his performance.
A Rough Season Ends With Structural Damage
Tidwell finished the season going 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA across 17 appearances, including nine starts. The 25-year-old was acquired from the New York Mets in the Tyler Rogers trade. He opened the season by recording his first career save against the Mets before returning to the rotation in August as the Giants dealt with injuries to Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle.
Giants Win Despite Depleted Roster and Injuries
San Francisco defeated Minnesota 5-2 with contributions from newly added players. Outfielder Bo Davidson made an immediate impact in his first at-bat, working a nine-pitch battle that set up the Giants' opening run. Brett Harris drove in two runs with a two-out single, while Drew Gilbert added a two-run single and a solo homer to power the offense.
Medical Team to Guide Next Steps for Tidwell
The Giants' team physician, Dr. Kenneth H. Akizuki, was expected to evaluate Tidwell as he considered whether the high-grade UCL sprain would require surgery. Tommy John surgery typically involves a 12-18 month recovery period. Tidwell will consult with the medical team before deciding on his treatment course moving forward.
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