Scouting Report: Jefferson Valladares
C
IL-60
Overall
Summary
Juan Valera, 19-year-old Red Sox RHP prospect, underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, 2026, after suffering a right elbow UCL injury during his third start of the season on April 16. Despite an exceptional start (17 K in 9.1 IP, 1.93 ERA, 101.7 mph fastball), the injury ended his 2026 season. This marks the second consecutive season Valera has suffered an elbow injury, having missed three months in 2025 with elbow soreness. Expected recovery timeline is 12-14 months, likely sidelining him through most of 2027.
Strengths
- Dominant early season performance (1.93 ERA, 17 K in 9.1 IP)
- Elite fastball velocity (101.7 mph, upper-90s range)
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