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St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent right elbow surgery this week and will be out for 12 months, while putting his 2027 season in jeopardy.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals 2027 Rotation Hopefuls After Losing Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals took a tough hit throughout the week. On Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Hunter Dobbins underwent elbow reconstructive surgery on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2026 season and at least most of the 2027 campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Slammed With Brutal Injury News

The St. Louis Cardinals received difficult news on the eve of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon, according to Derrick Goold of The St.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Cardinals Could Fix Rotation Hole With Released All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have a clear hole in the starting rotation to fill right now. Both Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins are on the Injured List. On the bright side, Pallante is expected to miss the minimum of 15 days.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

3 Starters Cardinals Can Target This Offseason Before Potential Lockout

The St. Louis Cardinals suddenly find themselves a little short on starting pitching after losing both Hunter Dobbins and Andre Pallante to the injured list.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 23

Banged Up Cardinals May Have New Solution to Rotation Woes

The St. Louis Cardinals look as though they are coming apart at the seams. Injuries are piling up, and after winning five consecutive series to start the month of August, they have since come crashing back down to earth.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 23

Cardinals Former 1st-Round Pick in Play to Replace Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be thin in the starting rotation for the foreseeable future. St. Louis is not only missing one starter right now, but two.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Cardinals Place Hunter Dobbins On 15-Day Injured List

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his throwing forearm. Southpaw Quinn Mathews was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Mathews will start today’s game against the Phillies.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 21

Cardinals Reportedly Lose Sophomore Hurler To Forearm Injury

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Angels Nation / July 25

Hunter Dobbins, Cardinals Bullpen Blank Angels 1-0 Behind JJ Wetherholt’s Homer

Hunter Dobbins delivered six scoreless innings in his return to the major leagues, and JJ Wetherholt broke a scoreless tie with a sixth-inning home run as the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

3 Ways Cardinals Could Instantly Repair the Leaky Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen had a very good day on Wednesday. Hunter Dobbins got the start and pitched six shutout innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 1

Red Sox Hurt Hunter Dobbins' Development? Cardinals Hurler's Dad Fires Shots

Hunter Dobbins was the source of a surprising amount of controversy during his time with the Boston Red Sox. Evidently, that trend wasn't meant to end when he left town.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 1

Cardinals Demote Hunter Dobbins One Day After 5-Walk Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals got a brief look at starter Hunter Dobbins on Thursday but already have sent him back down to the minors. Dobbins was activated off the Injured List and promoted to the big leagues on Thursday to take the hill and face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Cardinals To Promote Hunter Dobbins On Thursday

The Cardinals are three games into a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, and this busy schedule has presented an opening for Hunter Dobbins to make his Cards

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Hunter Dobbins To Open Season On Injured List

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters (including Dan Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) today that right-hander Hunter Dobbins will begin the season on the injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 22

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 12, 2025

Red Sox RHP Hunter Dobbins tears right ACL

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins tore his right anterior cruciate ligament Friday night and was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. The team did not announce a timeline for the rookie right-hander's recovery or plans for surgery.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 11, 2025

Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins exits vs. Rays with knee pain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins exited Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning due to what the team called right knee pain.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 22, 2025

Red Sox place RHP Hunter Dobbins (elbow strain) on IL

Right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow strain, the Boston Red Sox announced Sunday. The former eighth-round pick out of Texas Tech in 2021 has made his MLB debut this season for Boston, posting a 4.10 ERA with a 4-1 record in 12 appearances (10 starts).

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 15, 2025

Boston Red Sox Rookie Hunter Dobbins Notches Historic Win Over New York Yankees

Hunter Dobbins made headlines earlier this month when he detailed just how much he hated the New York Yankees, claiming he would rather retire than join the Bronx Bombers.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 12, 2025

Red Sox Rookie Hunter Dobbins Had Another Yankees Comment to Make Ahead of Series

There's a bunch going on with right-hander Hunter Dobbins, who made some ridiculous comments stating that he would never want to play for the New York Yankees and would rather retire.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9, 2025

Aaron Judge makes Red Sox rookie pay for comments about Yankees

Aaron Judge may have taken note of the comments rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins made prior to Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

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