Houston Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, likely sidelining him until late in the 2026 season. Wesneski went on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on May 9,

Hayden Wesneski, acquired in the trade for Kyle Tucker, will have surgery in Dallas by Dr. Keith Meister and faces a 12- to 14-month recovery.

Astros manager Joe Espada announced that Wesneski would miss the rest of the season due to Tommy John surgery, but is expected to be back sometime during the 2026 campaign. Wesneski hit the IL on May 9th with elbow discomfort, and this is a recent announcement following a meeting Saturday with doctors in Arlington.