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Blue Jays Pause Ricky Tiedemann for Week After Elbow Soreness as MRI Shows No Damage

The 23-year-old lefty returns from 2024 Tommy John surgery with a brief shutdown before re-evaluation.

Overview

  • Manager John Schneider said Tiedemann felt left-elbow soreness after a recent side session and will stop throwing for about a week.
  • Team imaging showed no structural damage, with a follow-up evaluation planned after the short break.
  • Tiedemann missed all of 2025 following Tommy John surgery the previous summer and was added to the 40-man roster in November.
  • Right-handed prospect Chay Yeager is meeting Dr. Keith Meister after right-elbow discomfort in live batting practice, with surgery possible depending on the assessment.
  • Coverage notes the Blue Jays’ rotation is largely set this spring, suggesting limited immediate starting opportunities even if Tiedemann is cleared.