# Breaking down Mike Vasil's SEASON-ENDING injury

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Podcast: [The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-white-sox-podcast-w-chuck-garfien-946797)
Published: 2026-03-18T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chsnwhitesox.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-mike-vasils-season-ending-injury/
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## Resource

The Podcast-pa-looza rolls on as Brooke Fletcher joins the show to break down the tough news surrounding Mike Vasil, who is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Vasil also shares his own perspective on the injury and the road ahead, offering insight into how he’s handling this major setback. Later, the duo dive into the Chicago White Sox naming their starting rotation, highlighting arms like Shane Smith, Erick Fedde, and Davis Martin, before shifting to the future. They close by previewing the Spring Breakout Game, where several White Sox prospects will get a chance to showcase their talent on a bigger stage.

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