Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling to undergo Tommy John surgery after MLB debut

Pablo Hernandez, Digital Journalist

Published: May 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM

Tags: Miami Marlins, Baseball, Miami

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Robby Snelling gestures during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Lynne Sladky/AP)

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins took a significant hit to their pitching depth after top prospect Robby Snelling was placed on the 60-day injured list following elbow discomfort that surfaced after his Major League debut.

Multiple reports indicate Snelling is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, an operation that typically requires 12–18 months of recovery for pitchers.

That timeline would sideline him for the remainder of this season and likely a substantial portion of next year as well.

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Pablo Hernandez

Pablo Hernandez is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born in Cuba and has lived in Miami, Florida since 2002.