Headlines

  • Chris Taylor Diagnosed With Foot Fracture
  • Write For MLB Trade Rumors
  • Reds Place Tyler Mahle On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
  • Frankie Montas To Miss Next Start Due To Shoulder Inflammation
  • Pirates Getting Plenty Of Interest In Jose Quintana
  • Mets Activate Max Scherzer, Designate Chasen Shreve For Assignment
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List
    • Top 50 Free Agents
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2022
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Arbitration Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Chad Green To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

By Darragh McDonald | May 22, 2022 at 12:25pm CDT

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, that Chad Green will undergo Tommy John surgery.

The news is not surprising but is nonetheless disappointing. Green left Thursday’s game with forearm discomfort, with Boone relaying that the injury was feared to be significant. The club initially held off on making any declarative statements, though it seemed like a notable surgical procedure was on the table as they collected further medical opinions. Now, unfortunately, the severity of the situation has been agreed upon, with Green headed for the surgery that should keep him out of action for the next 12-18 months.

This is the second blow to the Yankees’ pitching staff in recent days, as it was announced yesterday that Luis Gil is also going under the knife for Tommy John. The club has had remarkable pitching health on the year overall, with their rotation front five of Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, Jameson Taillon, Luis Severino and Nestor Cortes Jr. making every start for the team, except for a single spot start from Gil. However, these two surgeries are still notable, taking out the club’s sixth starter and a key member of the relief corps.

Green has somewhat quietly been one of the most effective and durable relievers in the game over the past few years, having not been on the IL since 2016, until this week. His 326 relief innings pitched from 2016 to the present are bested by only 21 other pitchers in the league. He hasn’t just been taking mop-up duty either, as he has a 2.79 ERA out of the bullpen in his career, with a 32.8% strikeout rate and 5.9% walk rate, racking up 11 saves and 52 holds.

It’s also very unfortunate for Green personally, as he is set to reach free agency at season’s end. After years of being healthy and productive, suffering a serious injury just months before heading into the open market is incredibly unlucky timing, to state the obvious. He will now head into free agency with teams knowing he won’t be available until the middle of the 2023 campaign, at the earliest. It’s possible he will still garner interest on a back-loaded or incentive-laden contract, such as those recently signed by Ken Giles, Kirby Yates or Tommy Kahnle., who were also working their way back from Tommy John when their contracts were signed.

Share 0 Retweet 10 Send via email0

New York Yankees Newsstand Chad Green

Rays Select Dusten Knight, Place Andrew Kittredge On IL
Main
White Sox Reinstate Aaron Bummer
View Comments (21)

Comments

  1. JeetFan2

    2 months ago

    This is devastating for him. That sucks!

    Reply
    • LordD99

      2 months ago

      Unfortunate, but relievers can often return within a year. Maybe June next season. He can show he’s back and recovered and go for a bigger contract post 2023. His velocity was decreasing, so maybe TJS will help him there.

      Reply
  2. mlbfan

    2 months ago

    With so many pitcher getting injured, they should extend the 14 pitcher max rule through June.

    Reply
    • Fever Pitch Guy

      2 months ago

      Or maybe instead of having all these relievers throwing as hard as they can for nearly every pitch, they start using pitchers who …. ya know, can outsmart hitters by actually pitching. Fewer and longer appearances would help too.

      Reply
      • mlbfan

        2 months ago

        Too late to restructure your team, so that’s not very smart for this season. The shortened spring training is exacerbating the problem.

        Reply
        • bradthebluefish

          1 month ago

          Players Union should’ve stood up for their players. Sad.

  3. YankeesBleacherCreature

    2 months ago

    Hope Green has a well recovery. Terrible that it happened during his free agent year. I’m aware he has his detractors bc people want him to be an elite reliever but he’s been as steady as they come. Every bullpen would want to have a Chad Green.

    Reply
    • Ronk325

      2 months ago

      Green is one of 11 relievers to pitch 300+ innings since 2017. He might not have been as dominant the past couple seasons, but he was always dependable. The Yankees will miss him

      Reply
  4. StudWinfield

    2 months ago

    Gil was looking to be a non-factor this year but this one stings. Time to see what depth they really have.

    Reply
  5. DMattingly23

    2 months ago

    What about signing Adam Warren again and giving him a shot at the Green role?

    Reply
    • Joe says...

      2 months ago

      Man Ban has been very good in AAA. I’d give him a chance before trying to bring back Warren.

      Reply
  6. jackjohnson52183

    2 months ago

    What Are Some Options On How You Could Replace Chad Green,If You Were Brian Cashman?

    Reply
    • StudWinfield

      2 months ago

      I Would Hold My Head In Shame Over Whitlock

      Reply
      • Fink Ployd

        2 months ago

        Those are two very long book titles.

        Reply
        • stephaniebpetagno

          1 month ago

          A classic piece of business psychobabble, and a pithy piece of indie Americana.

  7. Mickey777

    1 month ago

    After tonight’s double bullpen disaster, I’ll bet those Yankee fans who said they won’t miss his “white knuckle” appearances will quickly change their tune.

    Hope the surgery goes well for Chad and he is back soon. This is one Yankee fan that appreciated his efforts.

    Reply
    • Fink Ployd

      1 month ago

      I’m not changing my tune, Mickey. Sending out a supposedly injured Chapman and leaving him out there was stupid in its own right. It doesn’t transform Chad’s performance over the past few years into a model of reliability.

      I’m sorry he’s injured. I’m genuinely sympathetic. It sucks that this happened, especially on the cusp of his free agency. That’s brutal.

      The problem with Chad, as I see it, was that he wasn’t very dependable in high-leverage spots. Had he been used appropriately, limiting his exposure in those innings more judiciously, he might’ve been an even more valuable member of the bullpen.

      The many innings he pitched effectively over the years were highly valuable. But he had 12 save opportunities in 2021 and blew six of them.

      Green was fine when someone else was the bridge to the closer or served as the fireman in high-leverage innings; guys like Robertson, Betances and Britton. Green’s career ERA in high-leverage innings is 6.96, his FIP is 4.43, and his HR/9 is 1.87.

      I said in an earlier comment that his WAR was inflated, but that was an inaccurate statement. He earned his WAR. What I should’ve said was that his impressive WAR might paper over his record of failure when he was put in high-pressure situations.

      I hope he heals well and returns to pitch well. Someone’s going to have to step up and fill his shoes in those many innings when he would’ve been the right reliever to go to.

      Reply
      • Mickey777

        1 month ago

        I get your points! My point was simply that he has value as a reliever.

        Reply
        • jackjohnson52183

          1 month ago

          I Am Telling You That,Right Now,It’s Time To Trade Luis Medina,Yoendrys Gomez,Alexander Vargas,Oswald Peraza,Everson Pereira & Miguel Andujar To The Detroit Tigers for Andrew Chafin & Alex Lange?

  8. jackjohnson52183

    1 month ago

    How About If They Trade Luis Medina,Yoendrys Gomez,Alexander Vargas,Oswald Peraza,Everson Pereira & Miguel Andujar To The Detroit Tigers for Andrew Chafin & Alex Lange?

    Reply
  9. jackjohnson52183

    1 month ago

    How Much Will It Help Them Out If,Right Now,They Trade Luis Medina,Yoendrys Gomez,Alexander Vargas,Oswald Peraza,Everson Pereira & Miguel Andujar To The Detroit Tigers for Andrew Chafin & Alex Lange?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Chris Taylor Diagnosed With Foot Fracture

    Write For MLB Trade Rumors

    Reds Place Tyler Mahle On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

    Frankie Montas To Miss Next Start Due To Shoulder Inflammation

    Pirates Getting Plenty Of Interest In Jose Quintana

    Mets Activate Max Scherzer, Designate Chasen Shreve For Assignment

    Dodgers, Austin Barnes Agree To Two-Year Extension

    Anthony DeSclafani Out For The Season

    Juan Soto Open To Extension Discussions With Nationals

    Nationals Exercise 2023 Options On Mike Rizzo, Dave Martinez

    Mets To Activate Max Scherzer On Tuesday

    A’s Designate Adam Kolarek, Option Cristian Pache

    Blue Jays Sign Sergio Romo

    Bryce Harper To Undergo Thumb Surgery

    Royals Trade Carlos Santana To Mariners, Promote Vinnie Pasquantino

    Recent

    Rockies Designate Colton Welker For Assignment

    Chris Taylor Diagnosed With Foot Fracture

    MLBTR Chat Transcript

    Write For MLB Trade Rumors

    Blue Jays Designate Shaun Anderson For Assignment

    Reds Place Tyler Mahle On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

    Pirates Designate Austin Brice For Assignment

    Blue Jays Claim Matt Peacock

    Orioles Claim Kirk McCarty, Designate Marcos Diplan For Assignment

    Frankie Montas To Miss Next Start Due To Shoulder Inflammation

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Willson Contreras Rumors
    • Ian Happ Rumors
    • Luis Castillo Rumors
    • Brandon Drury Rumors
    • Andrew Benintendi Rumors
    • Jose Quintana Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • MLB Player Chats
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Top 50 Free Agents
    • 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2022
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version