Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, a promising right-handed pitcher, will undergo elbow surgery this week, with concerns about a potential ulnar collateral ligament injury. After a strong 2024 season, his development is now hindered, and the Cubs face a decision regarding his Rule 5 eligibility this offseason, depending on the surgery’s impact on his 2026 season.
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