MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 17, 2026, 6:30 PM ET
MLB Injury Updates
The American League saw contrasting developments regarding high-profile pitchers recovering from elbow ailments, as Yankees ace Gerrit Cole prepared for his first spring outing espn.com following Tommy John surgery. This positive step toward Cole’s return contrasts sharply with the setback faced by the Chicago White Sox RHP Mike Vasil espn.com, who is scheduled for season-ending Tommy John surgery after reporting soreness during a Saturday start.