This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball as St. Louis Cardinals Dealing With Devastating Injury to Another Pitching Prospect. A third St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect reportedly has undergone Tommy John surgery.

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tekoah Roby underwent Tommy John surgery and will likely not pitch until 2027, multiple team sources told The Athletic on Monday. Roby, 23, was placed on the injured list on July 14 and underwent the procedure on Friday.

Tekoah Roby, the St. Louis Cardinals' second ranked pitching prospect, could be out until 2027 due to a reported need for Tommy John surgery.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-1 Monday night in game one of the series at Busch Stadium.

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