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flag Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong, 24, to miss 2026 and 2027 after Tommy John surgery due to ligament and forearm injuries.

flag San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong, 24, will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely keeping him out until mid-2027. flag Diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and forearm strain, the decision follows a decline in performance and ongoing command issues. flag Birdsong, who had a 4.80 ERA in 2025 and showed promise with a 2.51 ERA in the minors in 2024, will be placed on the 60-day injured list, preserving his service time. flag His absence creates rotation uncertainty as the Giants consider internal options like Seymour, Whisenhunt, and Tidwell, or external moves, while also facing free agency for key pitchers Ray and Mahle.

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