Cincinnati Reds keep 'fingers crossed' after Tejay Antone's latest elbow setback
Cincinnati Reds reliever Tejay Antone made an emotional, triumphant return from two years recovering from a second Tommy John surgery last September.
www.cincinnati.comTejay Antone is a Reds reliever whose latest public updates center on elbow injuries and surgeries, including a UCL repair and related procedures in 2024 with follow-up rehab plans for a potential 2025 or later return. As of 2025 he faced a third Tommy John-style rehab cycle and has been working through lengthy recovery, with postseason status and return timing tied to his rehab progress.[2][3][4][5][6]
Key points to know right now:
- Injury history: multiple elbow injuries including UCL tears and flexor tendon repairs, leading to surgeries in 2024 and ongoing rehab afterward.[3][2]
- Expected timeline: earlier reports indicated missing the 2024 season entirely and aiming to return in 2025, though exact dates depend on rehab progress and medical clearance.[5][3]
- Status updates: public reporting from MLB outlets and team beat reporters track rehab milestones, MRI/ultrasound checks, and throwing progression as the primary signals of progress.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest headlines around Tejay Antone in the past week to give you the newest concrete update and verify whether there’s been any official roster or return-date announcement.