Hayden Birdsong Diagnosed with Grade 2 UCL Sprain, Weighing Surgery

Hayden Birdsong has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 forearm strain and a UCL sprain following an MRI. The right-hander is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion to determine if Tommy John surgery is necessary. Birdsong reported feeling a 'pop' after a curveball during a Tuesday outing against the Guardians. While he hopes to avoid surgery, he faces a potential absence that could last until the summer or the entire 2026 season.