MLB in Brief: Tommy John Has Passed Away | Spencer Arrighetti’s Day

Tommy John has passed away

Sad news.

Tommy John, a legendary left-hander whose eponymous elbow surgery has saved countless pitchers' careers since it revived his own in the mid-1970s, died on Saturday.

He was 83 years old.https://t.co/6shbvZqcMZ pic.twitter.com/4BIRxRJNk2

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 16, 2026

Spencer Arrighetti and His Day

He wasn't perfect in Triple-A.

Spencer Arrighetti's rehab start with AAA Buffalo is over.

3.2 IP • 2 ER, 3 (1 HR), 1 BB, 3 K
• 50 pitches

His fastball averaged 90.5 mph, compared to his major league average of 92.4 this season. #BlueJays

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 16, 2026

Justin Wrobleski Injured

The Dodgers pitcher has been struggling recently.

Dodgers Place Justin Wrobleski on Injured List https://t.co/W9mu4jsQHZ pic.twitter.com/Ob7i70O9s0

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 16, 2026

Carlos Santana Released

He's looking for a spot in the majors. He was in Triple-A recently.

Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana will be granted his release from Triple-A Gwinnett today and will become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. He's still looking to play and hopes to sign with a team after hitting .292/.385/.382 with two home runs in 104 plate appearances.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 16, 2026

Season over?

Luis Severino is not expected to pitch again in 2026.

Luis Severino Likely Out For Rest Of Season https://t.co/H3JwsTrLkm pic.twitter.com/Tt2eHAeAss

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 16, 2026

Cody Bellinger Is Nearing a Return

That'll help.

Cody Bellinger is set for his rehab assignment and could make his return next weekend https://t.co/z91zAOoOhI pic.twitter.com/HIv6ujW1XJ

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 16, 2026

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