Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months after suffering a devastating arm injury during a recent matchup against the Atlanta Braves.
The 24-year-old fractured both bones in his forearm while attempting to make a play on a deep fly ball hit by Matt Olson at Truist Park. Callihan collided hard with the outfield wall and crumpled to the ground in visible pain, clutching his arm as teammates and trainers rushed to his side.
Callihan underwent surgery on Tuesday, just a day after the incident. Doctors inserted a stabilizing plate to repair the damage, and Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed the young left fielder will be out of baseball activity for six to eight weeks.
“It looked bad, but honestly, this timeline is a bit of a relief,” Francona said. “He’s still got a long career ahead of him.”
Signed by the Reds for $1.5 million, Callihan has been touted as one of the organization’s promising young talents. Originally selected in the third round of the MLB Draft, his development has been slowed by a series of unfortunate injuries. He tore his UCL in 2021 while making a diving stop, and the following year, he tore a ligament in his thumb after a car accident.
Despite another setback, Callihan remains optimistic. He posted a message of appreciation to fans and teammates via Instagram shortly after surgery.
“Means more than you know,” he wrote. “Be back soon 💪🏼.”
His absence will leave a temporary hole in the Reds’ outfield rotation, but the organization remains hopeful that Callihan’s resilience and work ethic will once again bring him back stronger.