New York Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton had Tommy John surgery Friday to repair his right elbow. Manager Aaron Boone announced the development after Friday's exhibition season opener. Selected in the sixth round of the 2022 amateur draft from Texas Tech,

The New York Yankees’ spring training began with bold ideas and big possibilities. The search for a new second baseman after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers led to speculation about a blockbuster trade—one that would have sent their top two pitching prospects to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for three-time All-Star Carlos Correa.

Yankees prized pitching prospect Chase Hampton ’s frustrating 2024 season started with optimism. After spending most of last season on the injured list with flexor and groin strains, the right-hander showed up for spring training healthy and feeling good.

Chase Hampton, limited to just seven games in 2024, will miss the 2025 season after reporting pain following a bullpen session. He will miss the rest of the year with Tommy John surgery.

The New York Yankees suffered a setback to their pitching depth as highly anticipated prospect Chase Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery, according to New York Post beat writer Greg Joyce. The news isn’t entirely surprising.

Hampton’s injuries limited him to seven starts in 2024. He recorded a 2.41 ERA between Rookie Ball, Single-A and Double-A.

Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. Hampton had traveled back to New York to have his right elbow examined and got the worst possible news. If there's a silver lining,

Hampton, the Yankees’ sixth-round pick in 2022, was widely considered a Top 100 prospect at this time last year before the injury-laden season. Still, he entered this spring as the Yankees’ No. 7 prospect according to Baseball America.

The New York Yankees’ spring training began with bold ideas and big possibilities. The search for a new second baseman after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers led to speculation about a blockbuster trade—one that would have sent their top two pitching prospects to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for three-time All-Star Carlos Correa.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton had Tommy John surgery Friday to repair his right elbow. Manager Aaron Boone announced the development after Friday’s exhibition season opener.

New York Yankees right-hander Chase Hampton, the No. 2 pitching prospect in the club’s farm system, underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday morning. MLB Pipeline

Hampton’s injuries limited him to seven starts in 2024. He recorded a 2.41 ERA between Rookie Ball, Single-A and Double-A.