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,

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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.

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Former UCLA and LSU standout Thatcher Hurd, who the New York Yankees selected in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, will reportedly miss the entire 2025 season.

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.

The day of the Yankees ’ first spring training brought more bad injury news to three right-handers on Friday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

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,

Hurd will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports. Hurd was a third-round pick of the Yankees in 2024 and has yet to make his professional debut.