Tough news regarding one of Texas A&M baseball’s star pitchers ahead of head coach Mike Earley’s first season leading the program: Incoming junior left-handed pitcher Shane Sdao will reportedly miss the 2025 season after recently undergoing surgery.
During the Aggies’ College World Series run this summer, Sdao injured his elbow during the Super Regionals vs. the Oregon Ducks and did not return for the rest of the postseason. Timing is everything, and according to TexAgs analyst Ryan Brauninger, Sdao’s attempt to rehab the injury did not go as planned, leading to his recent surgery to repair the ligaments.
This offseason, Earley’s efficient transfer portal success included adding more depth and star power to the pitching lineup, including for Long Beach State LHP Myles Patton, paired with the return of ace pitcher Ryan Prager, who opted to forgo his MLB future after being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels.
Given Sdao’s injury status, he will be eligible to redshirt this season for an extra year if he chooses.
News: Texas A&M left handed pitcher Shane Sdao will miss the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a ligament in his elbow that was injured in last year’s Super Regional against Oregon.
He attempted to rehab it but pain and discomfort continued so the repair was needed pic.twitter.com/ahfa532SaL
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) September 17, 2024
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