Tiedemann (elbow) has touched 95 mph while throwing from flat ground during his rehab, and he could progress to live bullpen sessions before the end of July, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
The 22-year-old southpaw underwent Tommy John surgery last July, and while the Blue Jays haven't ruled out Tiedemann seeing game action before the end of 2025, the timeline is getting tight. If he is able to pitch in games before the end of the season, it's possible he could make his big-league debut in a relief role, although Toronto hasn't given up on him as a long-term rotation option if he can stay healthy.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Aiming for late 2025 return
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Tiedemann (elbow) hopes to be ready to pitch in games before the end of the 2025 season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Tiedemann underwent Tommy John surgery in late July of last year, so it's not a guarantee he'll be game-ready at any point this year. If he is, it's almost surely not going to come at the major-league level -- however, a minor-league stint late in 2025 would position the southpaw for a normal offseason next winter before he competes for a role on the 2026 Blue Jays. Tiedemann has some of the best pure stuff outside of the majors but has had a tough time staying healthy, with his career high of 78.2 innings coming back in 2022.
Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Set for Tommy John surgery
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Tiedemann (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
After seeking multiple opinions on his throwing arm, Tiedemann will ultimately undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday, and he is expected to miss most or all of the 2025 season, per Matheson. The top pitching prospect for the Blue Jays, Tiedemann started four games for Triple-A Buffalo this season, posting a 6.00 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and 11:12 K:BB across nine innings.
Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Will receive third opinion
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Tiedemann (forearm) will receive a third opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Though initial imaging on Tiedemann's left forearm/elbow came back negative, he's since gotten a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister and will now visit another renowned arm specialist in Dr. ElAttrache. After getting the third opinion, the southpaw and the Blue Jays will likely decide on a treatment plan for his forearm injury. Tiedemann is one of the most talented pitching prospects in baseball but has been plagued by arm issues since entering professional baseball in 2021.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Avoids serious injury
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Recent testing showed Tiedemann isn't dealing with any structural damage in his forearm or elbow, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Tiedemann was removed from his start July 10 due to forearm tightness, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. A timetable for a return hasn't been established for the 21-year-old, but the Blue Jays are likely to be cautious with Tiedemann given how much trouble he's had staying healthy this season.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Heading for second opinion
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Tiedemann (forearm) will go for a second opinion after imaging Friday showed no structural damage, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
The left-hander exited his July 10 start with forearm tightness and received an encouraging initial diagnosis, but the Blue Jays apparently want to make sure there's no underlying issues. Tiedemann is already on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the mound.
Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Exits Triple-A start early
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Tiedemann was removed from his start Wednesday at Triple-A Buffalo due to left forearm tightness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
In his first start back from the 7-day injured list, Tiedemann was only able to get through one inning (27 pitches) before his forearm began bothering him. Ulnar nerve inflammation in his left elbow has limited the 21-year-old southpaw to just 17.1 innings across all minor-league levels this season, and he'll now presumably head in for imaging to determine whether he needs to miss even more time.
Tiedemann (elbow) struck out five over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings in a rehab start for Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Over his last two appearances for Dunedin, Tiedemann has allowed zero runs or hits while posting a 9:2 K:BB in 4.1 innings. The 21-year-old southpaw appears close to coming off the minor-league injured list and rejoining the staff at Triple-A Buffalo, but he would need to be built up further before the top prospect would be an option for the big-league rotation.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Languishes in first rehab start
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Tiedemann (elbow) retired one batter via strikeout and gave up three earned runs on two hits and two walks in his rehab start Friday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.
The left-hander was pitching in a game for the first time in more than two months, and the rust was evident. In addition to issuing two walks, Tiedemann was charged with two wild pitches in the 19-pitch outing. The 21-year-old will likely stick around in the FCL for at least one more rehab start and will look to show improved control before the Blue Jays decide whether he's fit to rejoin the Triple-A Buffalo rotation. He's resided on Buffalo's injured list since April 18 with left elbow inflammation.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Returning to mound Friday
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Tiedemann (elbow) will make a rehab start with the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.
It will be the top prospect's first appearance since April 11, as he's been sidelined with left ulnar nerve inflammation in his pitching elbow. Tiedemann will eventually move up to Triple-A Buffalo, where he began this season before getting hurt. He's a candidate to join the Blue Jays at some point this season, but Tiedemann figures to remain in the minors for a while as he attempts to prove he can be healthy and effective for an extended period.
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