Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Raul Alcantara was placed on the injured list due to a right elbow injury sustained during a game. Preliminary tests suggest no surgery, but further tests are pending to determine the exact nature of the strain, impacting the last-place team's rotation.
Former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has voiced concerns about the physical toll on 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi due to his aggressive batting style and heavy workload, citing potential risks to joints and wrists, and drawing parallels to Sachin Tendulkar's career-threatening elbow injury.
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert will miss the Tour de France due to an elbow injury sustained in a training crash. The 31-year-old, a key rider for Visma, developed an infection after the fall, preventing him from healing in time for the July 4th start.
LG Twins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos will be out at least one month with an elbow injury. The Venezuelan received an injection in his right elbow Wednesday. He was the team's Opening Day starter in both 2025 and 2026, going 13-6 with a 3.31 ERA last season but struggling to a 6.75 ERA and 1-2 record this season. The Twins are considering whether to sign a temporary replacement or acquire a new pitcher.
