Philadelphia Phillies‘ outfielder Cristian Pache will undergo elbow surgery on Monday, July 17 according to multiple reports. Pache, who was placed on the injured list prior to the Phillies’ weekend series against San Diego, will have an old screw removed. Manager Rob Thomson expects Pache to return this season.
Cristian Pache is having surgery tomorrow to remove an old screw that is now protruding from his right elbow. The Phillies expect him to return this season but they are not sure when.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) July 16, 2023
This marks the second time this season Pache will be undergoing surgery. The 24-year-old previously missed six weeks after injuring his meniscus. Pache had been playing well since returning from knee surgery with a .350/.409/.700 line over the past month.
Cristian Pache Stats
| YEAR | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
| 2023 | 49 | .327 | 2 | 8 | 1 | .957 |
| MLB Career | 357 | .179 | 6 | 30 | 3 | .510 |
