MLB Pitchers Struggle After Tommy John Surgeries

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers have faced significant challenges with their pitching rotations as several key players recover from Tommy John surgery. Walker Buehler's recent outing against the Brewers continued his struggles, as he allowed one earned run over 3.1 innings, raising concerns with a 5.58 ERA and declining strikeout rate. Similarly, Robbie Ray's return has not met expectations, contributing to the Giants' underperformance. Meanwhile, the Rangers' hopes for a playoff push have been jeopardized as anticipated reinforcements like Tyler Mahle and Jacob deGrom also fail to deliver. The current trend highlights the unpredictability and difficulties of returning to form post-surgery, as teams grapple with inconsistent performances from their pitchers. Additionally, there have been shifts in high-leverage roles across teams, with notable changes in closer positions affecting late-game strategies.