Hayden Birdsong to Miss 2026 Season After Tommy John Surgery

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after being diagnosed with a forearm injury. Following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, it was determined that Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. The procedure will sideline the young starter for the entire 2026 campaign as he begins his recovery and rehabilitation process.