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Whisenhunt’s Season Ends with UCL Tear | San Francisco Giants News
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt’s promising season is over after a devastating diagnosis: a torn ulnar collateral ligament, likely requiring Tommy John surgery and a year-plus recovery. Called up in late July to compete for the 2027 rotation, Whisenhunt’s brief stint was cut short by elbow pain — now confirmed as a major injury. This marks the third significant elbow issue for a Giants starter this season, further delaying the team’s rotation plans until at least 2028. For Whisenhunt, a young player just beginning to prove himself, it’s a crushing setback — but fans will be watching closely to see if he can return stronger than ever.
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