Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion.

The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that right-handed starter Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending elbow surgery next week. The Astros were not yet able to announce whether Blanco will require traditional Tommy John surgery or the installation of an internal brace.

Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who is 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA this season, will have surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

On the latest episode of Handbrake Off, Ian Stone was joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to tackle listener questions on whether Arteta needs to be braver next season to push Arsenal over the line,

After another trophyless campaign, former Arsenal talisman Thierry Henry has made his feelings clear on Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal's players will not likely return to pre-season training until July but plans are already in place for some stars to meet up earlier. With the 2024/25 season now over, a number of players will feature in international fixtures over the next two weeks before going on holiday to enjoy some much-needed rest and recuperation.