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Jeff Hoffman undergoes elbow surgery — AL Central roundup
No AL Central teams played yesterday, but the Twins announced elbow surgery for right-hander Jeff Hoffman and outlined his recovery timeline.
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It was a quiet day on the schedule for the AL Central, but the Minnesota Twins provided one significant medical update on reliever Jeff Hoffman.
Twins: Jeff Hoffman has arthroscopic elbow surgery
The Twins announced that right-hander Jeff Hoffman has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The procedure involved debridement and the removal of a bone chip. According to the club, Hoffman is expected to begin a throwing program in eight weeks and be ready for the start of the 2027 season.
The outlined timetable gives Minnesota a clear target for Hoffman’s return, with the organization indicating that he should be available at the outset of the 2027 campaign if his rehab progresses as planned.
AL Central: idle day, standings unchanged
There were no games on the slate yesterday for any AL Central club, leaving the standings unchanged. The Cleveland Guardians remain on top at 85-77, followed closely by the Chicago White Sox at 84-78. The Minnesota Twins sit at 77-85, ahead of the Detroit Tigers at 76-86 and the Kansas City Royals at 69-93.
For the Guardians, White Sox, Tigers and Royals, no additional major roster or injury developments were reported over the past 24 hours. With everyone idle, Jeff Hoffman’s surgery update was the lone notable item for the division, while the five clubs hold their respective positions in the current AL Central picture.