Texas Rangers pitching prospect Paul Bonzagni, 23, will miss what could be two full seasons after undergoing his second elbow reconstruction in five years. The injury, first repaired at Weatherford College, resurfaced this spring after three starts at Hub City and ultimately required surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister. Bonzagni's setback arrives as the Rangers continue to push their blend of college, junior college, and lower-minor-league arms through Hickory and Down East. His most recent stint in 2024 produced a 3.55 ERA across 89 innings with 95 strikeouts and 29 walks, a sign of his potential when fully back. However, the delayed timing of the operation makes a September return unlikely, and fantasy managers must prepare for a prolonged reclamation process before any real MLB impact is felt.

Bonzagni’s path traces a long arc: Weatherford College, Southern Illinois University, then two seasons within the Rangers’ farm system before elbow trouble flared again. The mid-season setback at Hub City halted any immediate push back to a higher level, and the Rangers will rely on continued development of their deeper pitching ranks while Bonzagni works back. In dynasty and prospect leagues, he remains a high-upside hold, but health and a careful ramp are now the priorities. The news underscores how development timelines for arms in the system can stretch, even for pitchers who flashed premium strikeout ability in limited Class A exposure last year.