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Promising Young D-backs Pitcher to Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
- Mena will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, ending his 2026 season with the Diamondbacks.
- Lovullo described the injury as something that needed to be cleaned up after thorough examination.
- Mena showed promise in 2025 after a mid-season call-up and long relief for three games.
- The team plans to target a return for Spring Training 2027.
- Jordan Lawlar and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. are among players with timelines updated for returns.
- Carlos Santana was transferred to the 60-day injured list as part of roster moves.
- The piece includes broader injury updates for the D-backs and notes an upcoming Miami trip.
- Jack Sommers is the credentialed beat writer for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI.
- Injury context expands to include multiple players and rehab timelines.
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