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Diamondbacks' Closer Justin Martinez Faces Tommy John Surgery

6/14/2025

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Martinez Undergoes Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, a devastating blow that will keep him off the field for the rest of this season and likely most of 2026. At just 23, Martinez faces his second surgery after suffering a UCL sprain in June, leaving the Diamondbacks' already struggling bullpen in a tough spot.

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Jobe Faces Surgery

Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe, just 22, faces a tough road ahead as he undergoes Tommy John surgery, cutting his season short and likely sidelining him for most of 2026. Diagnosed with a UCL injury after elbow pain, his absence looms large over a Tigers team that currently leads the American League with a stellar 44-25 record.

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Martinez Undergoes Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, a devastating blow that will keep him off the field for the rest of this season and likely most of 2026. At just 23, Martinez faces his second surgery after suffering a UCL sprain in June, leaving the Diamondbacks' already struggling bullpen in a tough spot.

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