Hunter Dobbins
MLB Injury Report

Hunter Dobbins Injury Status

St. Louis Cardinals • SP
Latest Injury Status
15-day IL
IL15

Dobbins was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 22 with right forearm discomfort, but after he received a second opinion on the arm Tuesday, he opted to undergo elbow surgery. The 27-year-old has now undergone two procedures on his right elbow in his young career, and he may be forced to miss the entirety of the 2027 campaign while recovering. Dobbins made 11 appearances, including eight starts, with St. Louis this season, posting a 3.67 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 54 innings.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Side
Right
Expected Return
Sep 1, 2027

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Hunter Dobbins Injury History

September 7, 2026
15-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and is expected to require a 12-month recovery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
September 4, 2026
15-day IL • Forearm
Soreness
Dobbins will receive a second opinion on his injured right forearm Tuesday, Brenden Schaeffer of MLB.com reports.
August 27, 2026
15-day IL • Forearm
Soreness
Dobbins has passed strength testing but will not resume a throwing program until the soreness in his right forearm goes away, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
August 27, 2026
15-day IL • Forearm
Soreness
The Cardinals placed Dobbins on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right forearm tightness.
August 22, 2026
day-to-day • Forearm
Soreness
Dobbins (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out seven over five-plus innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.

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