Major League Baseball released a 62-page report highlighting concerns about the rise in major arm injuries among pitchers, attributing it to high velocity and max-effort pitching. The study showed an increase in UCL surgeries over the years, with a shift towards shorter injured list stints. Recommendations include focusing on pitcher health and durability, potentially leading to rule changes that prioritize starting pitchers over relievers throwing max-effort pitches. the text you provide.
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MLB’s study on arm injuries blames velocity, max effort but offers few answers to keeping pitchers healthy
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