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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Yosver Zulueta is a Boston Red Sox prospect who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after experiencing elbow soreness during a start on April 16. The 19-year-old was off to an exceptional start to the season, striking out 17 batters in 9.1 innings with just 2 earned runs allowed across his first three starts, earning a spot on Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list. The surgery carries a typical 12-14 month recovery timeline, meaning he is expected to miss most of the 2027 season.
Strengths
- + Exceptional early season performance with 17 strikeouts in 9.1 innings
- + Only 2 earned runs allowed on 4 hits across first three starts
- + Made Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list
- + High ceiling as potential mid-rotation starter
- + One of the highest-ceiling arms in Red Sox system
Weaknesses
- - Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on right elbow
- - Will miss most of 2027 season due to 12-14 month recovery timeline
- - Elbow soreness forced early exit from third start
- - Has reliever risk and significant development remaining
- - Long-term uncertainty regarding return to form post-surgery
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Yosver Zulueta is a rp for the Seattle Mariners.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Seattle Mariners