Overview
- Stock told reporters he was advised to have surgery for the arterial form of thoracic outlet syndrome and said a late-season return is possible.
- Shoulder discomfort emerged after a three-inning tune-up while preparing to pitch for Team Israel, leading to MRI testing and the diagnosis.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called the development unfortunate and said the issue needs to be addressed.
- Arterial TOS is uncommon among pitchers, with a 2024 study identifying one arterial case out of 52 surgical patients, and typical return windows are often cited near nine to ten months.
- Stock was a non-roster depth candidate for New York’s bullpen, and the Mets have alternatives including Justin Hagenman, Christian Scott, Jonathan Pintaro, and multiple non-roster relievers.