Overview
- The hamate fracture occurred during Arkansas’ SEC Tournament win over Tennessee and forced Aloy out after the first swing of his second at-bat on Wednesday in Hoover.
- Arkansas announced Aloy is scheduled for surgery in Fayetteville on Friday to repair the break and the team’s medical staff will manage his post‑operative rehab.
- Coach Dave Van Horn said biological healing is often about three weeks but emphasized that pain, hitting progression and rehab timing will govern any return to the lineup.
- Freshman Carter Rutenbar took over designated‑hitter duties in the Tennessee game and Arkansas will rely on lineup adjustments while Aloy recovers during postseason play.
- Aloy entered the injury with strong recent form and solid season numbers, his prior hand issues were noted by coaches, and Van Horn said he did not expect the injury to materially change MLB scouts’ evaluations.