Rockies right-hander RJ Petit has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, necessitating further evaluation. Selected first in the Rule 5 Draft from the Tigers, Petit had a standout minor league season with a 2.44 ERA and a 29.5% strikeout rate. Despite his injury, the Rockies can retain him on the 60-day injured list, preserving his Rule 5 status into 2027. The club’s new front office remains optimistic about his long-term potential, even if he misses the 2026 season.
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RJ Petit of Rockies Has UCL Sprain
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