Jacob Bukauskas: Everything you need to know

Jacob Bukauskas

Jacob Bukauskas

RP

Status

7-Day IL - Lat - Surgery Expected Return: 2026-04-28
Jacob Bukauskas

Jacob Bukauskas Player Profile  

Birthdate 10/11/1996 (29)
Status MIN
HT/WT 6'0", 208 lbs
Draft Info 2017: Rd 1; Pk 15 (HOU)
Birthplace Ashburn, VA, USA
Position RP
College North Carolina

Career History

Milwaukee Brewers 2023-Present (2 seasons)
Seattle Mariners 2023-2023 (1 season)
Arizona Diamondbacks 2020-2023 (3 seasons)

Jacob Bukauskas: Breaking News

Needs surgery on injured lat

Bukauskas will undergo surgery on his injured right lat and be sidelined for 9-to-10 months, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Bukauskas pitched in just six big-league games last season due to injuries and appears set to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign with this lengthy recovery timeline. Bukauskas has been dealing with lat issues, as this is the fourth time he's injured the same one. The hope is that surgery will finally correct the issue for good, and Bukauskas can return to full health for the 2026 season.

Has significant lat injury

Imaging revealed Saturday that Bukauskas has a significant right lat injury, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Bukauskas missed much of last season due to triceps and shoulder injuries, and his 2025 campaign already appears to be off to a similar start. The right-hander has yet to decide between undergoing surgery to address the issue or rehab, and his return timeline will be unknown until he makes a decision.

Undergoes MRI on arm

Bukauskas underwent an MRI on his right arm after suffering an injury during a live batting practice session Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. McCalvy is referring to the injury as a "setback," which could indicate Bukauskas is again having issues with his right triceps, which is an injury that sidelined him for a bit last season. He's in Brewers camp as a non-roster invitee and this setback could erase any chance he might have had to make the Opening Day roster.

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