Jacob Nix Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/9/1996 (28)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- None
Jacob Nix Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jacob Nix News
The San Diego Padres confirmed pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last week. The former prospect debuted in 2018 to a 7.02 ERA in nine starts but had battled elbow issues over the past two years. The 25-year-old was a long shot to make the squad as bullpen depth but will now rehab over the next 12-18 months before attempting to revitalize his big league career. Despite his age, he's not a hold in dynasty formats.
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) has elected to rehab instead of undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after an MRI exam showed a small ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow. The good news is that Nix's velocity had been up even as he was feeling tightness in his elbow that led to the initial shutdown. The 23-year-old right-hander had a rough 7.02 ERA in nine starts with the Friars in his first taste of the majors last year, but he posted a 1.84 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 in 10 starts over two minor league levels in 2018. He could give the Padres some much-needed rotation depth later this year.
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix (elbow) is reported to have a strained ulnar collateral ligament. The current treatment is a rest period of six to eight weeks before planning next steps. Tommy John surgery is a real possibility. This is a major setback for Nix, who was positioned to compete for a starting job in a weak Padres rotation. The teams No. 19 prospect will likely be sidelined through the first half of 2019 and likely into 2020 if he opts for surgery. With Nix injured, favorites for the Padres rotation are now Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer, Chris Paddack and Matt Strahm. The final spot remains up for grabs. All but Lauer are intriguing fantasy candidates that should immediately contribute to steady ratios and strikeouts in standard leagues.