Blue Jays’ Ricky Tiedemann Pauses Play Due to Elbow Soreness
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann will pause his throwing due to elbow soreness. The 23-year-old left-handed pitcher experienced discomfort during a recent side session. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed this news to reporters on Tuesday, stating that Tiedemann will take a week off to recover.
Ricky Tiedemann’s Medical Evaluation
Tiedemann underwent an MRI, which fortunately showed no signs of structural damage. This news comes after a challenging period for the pitcher, who had previously missed the entire 2025 season following Tommy John surgery.
Career Highlights
Drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays, Tiedemann was later added to the club’s 40-man roster in November 2022. His impressive performance in 2022 showcased his potential as a rotation option for the team. During that season, he recorded:
- 117 strikeouts
- 2.17 ERA
- 78.2 innings pitched
However, injuries hindered his progress in 2023, yet he still delivered impressive results, concluding the year in triple-A with a remarkable 44.1% strikeout rate against batters faced.
Current Situation and Other Injuries
In addition to Tiedemann’s setback, another pitching prospect, Chay Yeager, is experiencing right-elbow discomfort. Yeager is scheduled to consult with Dr. Keith Meister to evaluate his situation further. Surgery may be considered depending on the outcome of this meeting.
Chay Yeager’s Background
Yeager, a 23-year-old reliever, was invited as a non-roster player to the Blue Jays’ spring training. He was selected in the 12th round of the 2023 draft and had an outstanding showing in 2025, where he posted:
- 2.75 ERA
- 64 strikeouts
- 55.2 innings pitched across two levels
The injuries to both Tiedemann and Yeager raise concerns for the Blue Jays as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team and its fans will be closely monitoring their recovery progress.
