BREAKING: Robbie Ray to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

2021 Cy Young Winner Sidelined with Flexor Tendon Injury

Mariners and Giants Left-Handers Face Season-Altering Setbacks

In a stunning turn of events, Seattle Mariners ace Robbie Ray will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon.

Ray, who won the 2021 AL Cy Young Award with the Mariners, initially sustained the injury earlier this month. After undergoing an MRI, the news came down abruptly: surgery was necessary.

This devastating blow comes amidst an already tumultuous offseason for the Mariners. Ray's injury compounds the team's hopes for a strong 2023 campaign, following the loss of several key players.

Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants, who acquired Ray's 2021 NL Cy Young Award-winning counterpart Carlos Rodón in free agency, are also dealing with a significant setback. Rodón is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, leaving the Giants' rotation depleted.

The news of Ray's surgery sent shockwaves through the baseball community. The 31-year-old left-hander was a crucial piece of the Mariners' plans, and his absence will undoubtedly impact their aspirations.