Guardians' No. 4 prospect Stephen to undergo elbow surgery (opens original article in a new tab)

Guardians' No. 4 prospect Khal Stephen will undergo elbow surgery, potentially sidelining him until 2028, impacting the team's rotation depth.

• Guardians' pitching prospect Khal Stephen to undergo right elbow surgery
• Possible Tommy John surgery could sideline Stephen until 2028
• Stephen was acquired from Blue Jays in 2024 trade and had 2.53 ERA in 2024 season
• Guardians' rotation depth affected by Stephen's injury