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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Angel Zerpa, 26-year-old left-handed reliever for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left elbow requiring Tommy John surgery. The injury was discovered after he experienced forearm tightness during a game against Pittsburgh on April 25, 2026, showing declining velocity. He was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 26 and underwent elbow reconstruction surgery on May 12, 2026. He is sidelined for the entire 2026 MLB season with hopes to return by spring training 2027. Prior to injury, Zerpa was 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA and 2 saves in 12 appearances, allowing at least one earned run in each of his last three outings.
Strengths
- + Left-handed relief pitcher acquired in trade from Kansas City
- + Young player (26 years old) with potential for recovery
- + Surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister, a renowned specialist
- + Brewers organization invested in his development
Weaknesses
- - Torn UCL requiring Tommy John surgery - career-threatening injury
- - Poor performance before injury (0-2 record, 6.39 ERA)
- - Allowed earned runs in last three consecutive outings
- - Declining velocity noted before diagnosis
- - Out for entire 2026 season
- - Lengthy recovery period ahead
- - Uncertainty regarding return to form after major surgery
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in left elbow; Tommy John surgery performed May 12, 2026 by Dr. Keith Meister; sidelined for entire 2026 season
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Angel Zarate is a outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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