Injury Territory: Skubal Nano, Alvarez Knee

$59 Saves Dodgers Season?

Could a $59 piece of equipment have saved the Los Angeles Dodgers season? On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll explains how a simple piece of foam and plastic may have helped keep Shohei Ohtani healthy enough to dominate both on the mound and at the plate. In an era of billion-dollar rosters and cutting-edge sports science, the answer to one of baseball’s biggest injury questions may be surprisingly inexpensive. We also break down the latest MLB injury news, including updates on Hunter Greene, Francisco Alvarez, and Kenley Jansen, while checking in on the growing list of players making successful returns from injury. Meanwhile, Edward Egros takes a deep dive into one of the most important trends in modern baseball analytics: the decline of the fastball. Across MLB, pitchers are throwing fewer fastballs than ever before. Is the shift helping reduce injury risk? Is it leading to better results? And what does the data say about the future of pitching development, workload management, and arm health? Plus, we examine the return of baseball’s “loose bodies” club, including Edwin Díaz and Blake Snell, and discuss what their recoveries can teach us about durability, flexibility, and staying on the field. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Shohei Ohtani updates, Dodgers news, baseball analytics, pitching mechanics, sports medicine, Tommy John prevention, and the latest injury reports from around Major League Baseball, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. #MLB #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #BaseballInjuries #SportsMedicine #BlakeSnell #EdwinDiaz #HunterGreene #FranciscoAlvarez #KenleyJansen #BaseballAnalytics #Pitching #InjuryTerritory Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at https://bluechew.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Behind the NanoNeedle

The NanoNeedle procedure is suddenly one of the hottest topics in baseball after Tarik Skubal’s recovery put it squarely into the spotlight—but the technology and the science behind it have been years in the making. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with Ryan Kellar, Senior Product Manager at Arthrex and the lead on the NanoNeedle project, for a deep dive into the procedure that could reshape how MLB pitchers recover from elbow issues. While many fans are only now hearing about it through Skubal, Arthrex has already performed thousands of procedures and built a growing body of research and published studies around the technology. Ryan explains what the NanoNeedle actually is, how it works, why it’s different from traditional elbow surgery, and where it fits in the future of sports medicine, orthopedics, and pitcher recovery. From biomechanics to minimally invasive procedures to the economics of modern healthcare innovation, this conversation goes far beyond headlines and hype. Will also updates key MLB injury situations involving Tarik Skubal, Dylan Cease, Gerrit Cole, and more, breaking down rehab timelines, workload concerns, and what teams may really be thinking behind the scenes. If you’re interested in MLB injuries, Tommy John alternatives, NanoNeedle surgery, baseball biomechanics, pitching health, sports medicine, rehab technology, and the future of athlete recovery, this episode of Injury Territory is essential listening. Subscribe for weekly MLB injury analysis, baseball health updates, and deep dives into the science changing the game. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cole Returns, Tatis' Power Doesn't

Gerrit Cole is finally back on a major league mound, but on this episode of Injury Territory, Edward Egros noticed something in the data that could tell us a lot about what version of Cole the New York Yankees are actually getting. We also break down the troubling situation surrounding José Berríos and the possibility of Tommy John surgery, a development that could leave the Toronto Blue Jays in a difficult spot both competitively and structurally as the season moves deeper into summer. Then there’s Fernando Tatís Jr.. The bat speed is still there. The athleticism is still there. The power… isn’t. So what’s going on? We take a deep look at whether Tatís’ shoulder history may be affecting his swing mechanics, power production, and overall offensive profile in ways the surface stats don’t immediately reveal. Edward also digs into one of the most overlooked injury-prevention stories in baseball: how infielders and outfielders work together defensively to reduce risk, improve positioning, and avoid the increasingly dangerous collisions happening around walls and shallow outfield space. Defensive alignment isn’t just about outs anymore. It’s about survival. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Gerrit Cole updates, Fernando Tatís Jr. shoulder analysis, Tommy John surgery news, baseball biomechanics, defensive positioning, sports medicine, and advanced baseball analytics, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. https://edwithsports.substack.com/ https://undertheknife.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache talks Tommy John surgery and "NanoNeedle"

Dr. Neal ElAttrache has been at the center of modern sports medicine for decades. From working alongside legends like Frank Jobe and Lew Yocum to helping evolve the Tommy John procedure itself, he’s been in the room for nearly every major shift in how elite athletes recover, return, and redefine what’s possible. Now he’s back at the center of baseball’s next medical leap. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with Dr. ElAttrache to discuss the new “NanoNeedle” procedure that has suddenly become one of the biggest stories in baseball after its use on Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell. The conversation goes far beyond the headlines. What actually makes this procedure different? Why are recoveries potentially moving faster? Are teams beginning to rethink the entire cycle of elbow injuries before reconstruction becomes necessary? ElAttrache explains how minimally invasive procedures are changing the decision tree for pitchers, why “less invasive” doesn’t mean “less serious,” and how advances in imaging, instrumentation, and rehab are reshaping sports medicine in real time. There’s also a fascinating discussion about the evolution of pitching injuries, the pressures of modern velocity, and where baseball medicine could be headed next. This is one of the most important voices in sports medicine talking about one of the most important developments in baseball health. Subscribe to Injury Territory for more conversations on baseball injuries, biomechanics, workload, surgery, rehab, and the future of player health. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory [https://mintmobile.com/Territory] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The NanoNeedle & the Damage Done

Blake Snell is the latest pitcher to undergo the “Nano Needle” procedure, joining Tarik Skubal in what could become one of the biggest sports medicine stories in baseball. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll explains what the nanoscopic elbow treatment actually is, why teams are suddenly embracing it, and what it could mean for pitcher recovery timelines, workload management, and the future of arm care across MLB. We also look at the long-awaited return of Gerrit Cole, who could finally be back on a major league mound this weekend, while the San Francisco Giants continue spiraling through what feels like a full-scale injury meltdown. From roster instability to cascading pitching concerns, we break down what’s happening and why it may not be getting better anytime soon. Edward Egros takes a deeper analytical dive into one of the most fascinating trends in modern baseball: how improved outfield positioning, defensive range, sprint speed, and analytics-driven coverage are creating new injury risks around walls and warning tracks. Better defense has changed the geometry of the game—and maybe made outfield play more dangerous than ever. Plus, more MLB injury updates, rehab news, player analysis, and a major announcement about an upcoming episode of Injury Territory. If you’re looking for MLB injuries, baseball analytics, pitching health, sports medicine, biomechanics, rehab timelines, defensive positioning analysis, and the latest baseball injury news, subscribe to Injury Territory for weekly insight that connects performance and health better than anyone else. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL [https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL]. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.