Yankees' Selvidge Out for Season
Yankees pitching prospect Brock Selvidge underwent internal brace surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season [https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-top-prospect-surgery-new-york-trade-chances]. How does this impact the Yankees' pitching plans?
Selvidge, the Yankees' No. 15 prospect per MLB Pipeline, underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow. This will sideline the 23-year-old left-hander for the entire 2026 season. He was drafted in the third round in 2021. This is another setback for Selvidge, who also had surgery in September 2024 to repair a pinched nerve in his left biceps. Despite the prior injury, Selvidge's fastball reached 97 mph during spring training, a career high. Before the injury, he was expected to start the season with Double-A Somerset. Some had viewed Selvidge as a potential trade chip for the Yankees, who often package mid-tier prospects in deals for major league talent. His injury may force the Yankees to include other prospects in trade discussions. Other left-handed pitching prospects in the Yankees' system include Pico Kohn, Kyle Carr, and Henry Lalane.
