More than half the surgeries are on teenagers as youth teams play year-round and baseball continues to emphasize pitching velocity.

Mets right-hander Christian Scott will undergo a hybrid Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure next week, according to his agent. “We look forward to supporting him through his rehab process and seeing him back healthy on the mound in the near future!” Scott’s agent, Nate Heisler, wrote on X.

Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season. Scott hasn't pitched since July 21 due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow but hoped to return this month to the Mets,