Days after Texas Longhorns sophomore right-handed pitcher Tanner Witt was scratched from his start against the UCLA Bruins, the school announced on Thursday that he will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
The initial diagnosis of muscle soreness above his elbow worsened with further evaluation, revealing the need for surgical intervention.
A Houston Episcopal product, Witt was ranked as a top-100 prospect by Baseball America before the 2020 MLB Draft, but was not selected in the five-round draft that year and quickly announced his intentions to honor his signature with the Longhorns.