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Brewers' Priester to have thoracic outlet surgery
Key takeaways
- MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery Monday, ending his 2026 season.
- Priester, 25, hasn't pitched in the big leagues this season after thoracic outlet symptoms cropped up during spring training.
- Gregory Pearl will perform the procedure Monday in Dallas.
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MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery Monday, ending his 2026 season.
Priester, 25, hasn't pitched in the big leagues this season after thoracic outlet symptoms cropped up during spring training. He did pitch in eight games across three minor league levels in an effort to rehab from the injury but posted a 15.75 ERA while walking 24 batters in just 16 innings.
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl will perform the procedure Monday in Dallas.
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