Rangers Announce Significant Cody Bradford Injury Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford has suffered a significant setback in his elbow recovery.
Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports that Bradford will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on Wednesday. Bradford had been sidelined since late March with a left elbow sprain and was nearing a rehab assignment when he experienced renewed discomfort during a bullpen session.
“It’s a tough blow for us,” president of baseball operations Chris Young said. “But more importantly, really tough for Cody. He’s a great person who has worked really hard to get back.
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According to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports, the exact procedure will be determined during the operation.
Sep 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford (61) throws during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field. © Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The 27-year-old could undergo either full elbow reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) or the less invasive internal brace procedure. Recovery timelines range from 8–12 months for the internal brace to 12–15 months for reconstruction.
Young said Bradford’s injury won’t impact the Rangers’ approach in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. He noted that their strategy will be “more related to the performance of the team” than to health concerns.
Bradford was the Rangers’ most effective starting pitcher in 2024 when healthy, but he missed significant time due to back and rib injuries.
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At the time he was placed on the injured list on April 14, Bradford had a 1.40 ERA. He finished that season with a 3.54 ERA over 76 1/3 innings.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.