GLENDALE, Ariz. — A Chicago White Sox staff member passed along a message that stuck with Mike Vasil. “‘Sometimes good players are one injury away from being great players,’” Vasil recalled hearing. Vasil is keeping that in mind after the Sox announced on Tuesday that the right-hander will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks. “I think I’m going to learn a lot about ...

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving his most recent spring training start with right elbow soreness. The team said on its website Tuesday that Vasil's surgery will be performed in the coming weeks by Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister. Vasil exited a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning Saturday.

Right-hander Mike Vasil will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, dealing a crushing blow to an already weak Chicago White Sox pitching staff.

One of the White Sox’ most valuable pitchers, RHP Mike Vasil, left his spring training start with elbow soreness, raising concerns about a potential long-term injury.

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