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D-backs No. 11 prospect Mena set to undergo shoulder surgery PHOENIX -- Before his 2026 season could ever really get out of the starting blocks, Cristian Mena has seen it likely come to a close. The D-...

JUNE 2 • MLB.COM

Done for 2026 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Monday that Mena underwent surgery on his right shoulder and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Jack Sommers of SI.com...

Impact Mena sustained a teres major strain in his right shoulder in June of 2025, which caused him to miss the rest of that season. He opened 2026 on the 60-day IL and was cleared to resume his throwing program in mid-May. However, it appears Mena suffered another setback in his recovery, and his shoulder injury is severe enough for him to undergo a season-ending procedure. The hope for the Diamondbacks is that the surgery will have the 23-year-old fully healthy for the start of spring training in February.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing in May Mena (shoulder) had been scheduled to resume his throwing program two weeks ago, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mena, who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a right teres major strain, initially began a throwing program in late April before being shut down for a brief period. Though the right-hander appears to be building back up again, the Diamondbacks haven't provided an indication of where exactly he stands in his progression. Considering that he'll eventually need to complete a lengthy rehab assignment before being activated from the 60-day injured list, Mena is most likely at least a month away from joining the Diamondbacks.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on 60-day IL The Diamondbacks placed Mena (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Mena didn't pitch after June 6 last season after straining his right shoulder and had received a clean bill of health heading into spring training before aggravating the injury early in camp. The right-hander remains shut down from throwing and will now be shelved for at least the first two months of the season while he continues to rehab the injury.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Mena has been shut down from throwing after aggravating his strained right shoulder, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Mena initially strained his right teres major in June and was ultimately forced to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign. There are currently no plans in place for the 23-year-old righty to undergo surgery, and his status for Opening Day is uncertain.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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