Scouting Report: Chase Pinder
Chicago Cubs | CF
Overall
Summary
Chase Dollander, 24-year-old right-hander for the Colorado Rockies, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 15, 2026, with a right elbow sprain. He exited Thursday's game against Pittsburgh in the second inning with arm tightness. MRI results showed only a minor UCL sprain with inflammation, avoiding the worst-case scenario of a torn UCL requiring Tommy John surgery. Dollander had been performing well with a 3.89 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and 3-3 record in 10 starts before the injury. His fastball velocity (98.7 mph, second-fastest among qualified pitchers) dipped slightly during the injury game.
Strengths
- Dodged major injury - MRI showed only minor UCL sprain, not a torn ligament
- Best-case scenario outcome for elbow injury
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