June 6, 2025
Blanco underwent surgery Friday to repair the torn UCL in his right elbow with an internal brace as well as a repair of the flexor tendon in his forearm,
Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported Friday.
Analysis
Though Blanco didn't undergo a traditional Tommy John surgery, the fact that the operation addressed his flexor tendon in addition to the internal brace procedure likely means that he'll be out until late in the 2026 campaign, if he even pitches at all next season. Before being shut down for the season in May, Blanco went 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB over 48.1 innings in his nine starts for Houston.