Quinn Priester To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Monday, ending his 2024 season as he has been on the injured list all year due to thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms.
- Diagnosing Priester’s condition involved ruling out other causes, and despite attempts at alternate treatments, nerve issues have prevented him from consistently repeating his pitching mechanics.
- The surgery requires a recovery period of three months without throwing and a total of eight to ten months before game readiness, meaning Priester aims to return by spring training 2025 but could miss part of the next season.
- Priester is on the 60-day injured list and will accrue major league service time, potentially qualifying for arbitration eligibility this offseason depending on his service time designation.
- Considered a key asset for the Brewers after a strong 2023 season as a starting pitcher, Priester is not expected to be non-tendered despite missing the season, reflecting his value to the team and long-term control through 2027.
