White Sox Announce Tommy John Surgery for Prelander Berroa and Juan Carela

The Chicago White Sox have announced that right-handers Prelander Berroa and Juan Carela will undergo Tommy John surgery in the coming days. As a result, both pitchers will miss the entire 2025 season and likely part of the 2026 season. This news was relayed by James Fegan of Sox Machine. The surgeries are a significant setback for both players, impacting their development and the team's pitching depth.
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Berroa, who will turn 25 in April, joined the White Sox from the Mariners last February as part of the Gregory Santos trade. During the 2024 season, he split his time between the majors and Triple-A, pitching 19 innings in the big leagues with a 3.32 earned run average. While his 31.3% strikeout rate was impressive, his 15.7% walk rate was a cause for concern. In 46 1/3 Triple-A innings, Berroa posted a 6.41 ERA with a 22.5% strikeout rate and a 16.1% walk rate. The White Sox will now have to navigate the upcoming seasons without these two promising arms as they focus on their recovery and rehabilitation.