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Nebraska pitcher Mason McConnaughey suffers season-ending arm injury

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Mason McConnaughey
Mason McConnaughey (Photo Credit: Nebraska Athletic Communications)

Nebraska baseball will be without pitcher Mason McConnaughey for the rest of the season, head coach Will Bolt announced Wednesday.

The Huskers’ Friday starter suffered an arm injury in last week’s win over Sam Houston that will end his 2025 campaign just three weeks after it began. The news is devastating for Nebraska’s rotation, as McConnaughey earned D1Baseball Preseason All-American honors and was the first Husker named to the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List since 2016.

“We are disappointed to hear the news of Mason’s season-ending injury,” Bolt said in a press release. “We are grateful that Mason is in excellent care with our medical team and are confident in a full recovery.”

McConnaughey made three starts this season, pitching 13.1 innings. He struck out 19 batters in those appearances while allowing 11 hits and 9 runs.

The injury will likely move LHP Will Walsh back into the weekend starting rotation, alongside RHP Ty Horn and LHP Jackson Brockett.

The Huskers’ pitching staff had already taken a hit with the loss of Tucker Timmerman — who is expected to miss extended time due to surgery on his face — and will now require some of its freshman relievers to step up.

“Mason’s not only a key part of our pitching staff, but also a leader in the clubhouse,” Bolt said. “His work ethic and competitive spirit set the tone for everyone around him. While we’ll miss having him on the mound this year, we know he’ll attack his recovery with the same determination he brings every day, and we look forward to welcoming him back stronger than ever.”

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