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Xavier Isaac Hits Milestone After Brain Surgery Return

3/1/2026

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Xavier Isaac, 22, a Tampa Bay Rays prospect, returned to the field after brain surgery last year.
During spring training, he notched his first hit since surgery.
Rays manager Kevin Cash praised the moment as significant beyond the 12-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Isaac was sidelined for over eight months due to a brain tumor.
He aims to regain his form for his fifth professional season.

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Xavier Isaac, 22, a Tampa Bay Rays prospect, returned to the field after brain surgery last year.
During spring training, he notched his first hit since surgery.
Rays manager Kevin Cash praised the moment as significant beyond the 12-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Isaac was sidelined for over eight months due to a brain tumor.
He aims to regain his form for his fifth professional season.