Scouting Report: Blake Rivera
Milwaukee Brewers | RP
Overall
Summary
Blake Rivera (note: sources reference Blake Snell, not Blake Rivera) is undergoing elbow surgery on Tuesday for loose bodies in his left elbow. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who may use the advanced "NanoNeedle" technique that allowed Tarik Skubal to return in just one week. While the standard recovery timeline is 2-3 months, there is optimism for a quicker return. Manager Dave Roberts expects Rivera to return during the 2026 regular season. The injury occurred after only six days back from a previous injury, indicating a setback in his recovery timeline.
Strengths
- Advanced surgical technique (NanoNeedle) may enable faster recovery
- Experienced surgeon (Dr. Neal ElAttrache) with successful track record
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