The Los Angeles Angels knew that Robert Stephenson was a long shot to pitch, and now he'll undergo elbow surgery.

The Angels announced that Stephenson underwent ligament and flexor repair surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Johan Oviedo’s visit to an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas didn’t reveal a worst-case outcome with his injured elbow, but the Red Sox right-hander is still going to be shut down for six weeks.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Robert Stephenson, a former Reds first-round pick, underwent elbow surgery and is expected to miss the 2026 MLB season.

The news wasn’t any better after the second opinion. Zach Eflin tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during his 2026 debut start against the Rangers at Camden Yards and underwent reconstructive surgery today with Dr.

Set to be an anchor in the bullpen for three seasons when he signed as a free agent in 2024, the right-hander’s deal will come to an end following the season with just 12 appearances to show for it.

Alvarez still plans to make his return to boxing in September, according to ESPN's Andreas Hale. The 35-year-old boasts a 63-3-2 record with 39 knockouts and has won titles in four different divisions including super middleweight, junior middleweight, middleweight and light heavyweight.