Phillies prospect Moisés Chace needs Tommy John surgery
PHILADELPHIA — Right-hander Moisés Chace, a Phillies prospect acquired in the Gregory Soto trade with Baltimore last season, will likely be sidelined until next season at the earliest.
Chace will require Tommy John surgery on his elbow, big-league manager Rob Thomson announced at Citizens Bank Park on Friday. The 21-year-old had been placed on the seven-day injured list at Double-A Reading after leaving his last start in the second inning.
Coming to the Phillies organization from the Orioles along with fellow pitcher Seth Johnson, Chace impressed as he moved his way up to Double-A by the end of last season. He struck out 16.02 batters per nine with a 3.66 ERA in four starts for the Fightins in 2024.
Chace had a late start to spring training this year and battled some early velocity concerns, but he was still effective to begin his second season in Reading. The righty had a 3.24 ERA in six starts.
In his most recent outing, Chace exited with a trainer after only 34 pitches. His elbow injury will cost him significant time, as recovery from Tommy John surgery typically takes at least a full year.