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Looking ahead, the pitcher set clear goals for his rehabilitation journey. He expressed a desire to return in time for a "somewhat normal spring training" following the surgery. However, he acknowledged that this would inherently involve a cautious approach. Given the nature of arm injuries, he anticipates a slower recovery process, especially in the initial stages of spring training.
The hope remains to participate in a rehab assignment at the start of the next season, yet the uncertainty of how long that process might take looms large in the athlete's mind.