Timeline
-
Throwing program source of the outlook above
Right elbow UCL strain
Transferred to 60-day IL on March 26
A Rule 5 Draft pick from the Tigers, Petit began throwing in August and is working toward a 2027 return.
-
Throwing program
Right elbow UCL strain
Status: Recently cleared to begin throwing and is playing catch.
-
Throwing program expected
Right elbow UCL strain
The Rule 5 Draft pick from the Tigers, who underwent Tommy John surgery on March 20 and is missing the season, expects to be cleared to begin throwing in three weeks.
-
Moved to 60-day IL
Tommy John surgery
Colorado Rockies transferred RHP RJ Petit from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Tommy John surgery.
-
Placed on IL
Tommy John surgery
Colorado Rockies placed RHP RJ Petit on the 15-day injured list. Tommy John surgery.
-
Placed on IL
Colorado Rockies placed RHP RJ Petit on the 15-day injured list.
-
Diagnosis
Sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow
He’s being sent for further evaluation before next steps are determined.
Rockies right-hander RJ Petit has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced to reporters at their spring complex (via Thomas Harding of MLB.com).