Another Seattle Mariners Starter Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales is facing an unfortunate setback as he prepares to undergo season-ending surgery due to a persistent nerve issue in his left forearm.

Despite his challenges this year, Gonzales remains hopeful about his recovery and aims to return for Spring Training in 2024, contributing to a potentially strong Mariners rotation.

Marco Gonzales will have season ending surgery to decompress the nerve in his forearm. Finding answers was a long and frustrating process to find answers w/the problem. He tried everything to avoid surgery and get back sooner. This gives him the best chance to be ready for 2024.

— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 13, 2023

The team's pitching staff has faced its share of injuries, including Robbie Ray and Gonzales, but the emergence of talents like Luis Castillo, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and promising rookies Bryan Woo, Bryce Miller, and Emerson Hancock has helped maintain competitiveness.

Looking forward to 2024, a healthy Gonzales alongside the existing pool of skilled pitchers could provide the Mariners with a robust rotation.

Marco Gonzales just revealed that the nerve issue in his forearm will require season-ending surgery, which he’ll undergo on Aug. 22.

Recovery time, he says, is a matter of months, which will allow him to begin his offseason throwing program on time and eye Spring Training 2024.

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) August 13, 2023

This prospect may lead to strategic decisions and trade discussions during the offseason, as the team aims to optimize its pitching staff for the upcoming season.

Gonzales finished his 2023 season with a 5.22 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, with 34 strikeouts across 50 innings and 10 starts. Photo Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports