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LSU baseball faces significant injuries, with Jake Brown's season ending after surgery. Coach Jay Johnson provided updates on Chris Stanfield and John Pearson, who are doubtful for the upcoming game but may return soon.
LSU baseball is fighting the injury bug. Jake Brownâs season ended last week after the star outfielder underwent surgery on a broken hamate bone. Cooper Moore, whoâs been out since late March, wonât return either. Seth Dardar hasnât played since LSUâs loss to Ole Miss on April 11.
However, head coach Jay Johnson offered a somewhat positive update on a couple of key hitters. Chris Stanfield and John Pearson missed a couple of games vs. Mississippi State and Johnson said the pair is doubtful for Tuesday nightâs game vs Southeastern Louisiana, but Johnson hasnât ruled out a return this weekend.
Pearson and Stanfield are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Stanfield has struggled at the plate in 2026, only batting .229 with an OPS below .700. Pearson it hitting .247, but owns an .830 OPS.
Says Pearson and Stanfield have hamstrings and are doubtful for SLU on Tuesday, but again Jay Johnson is optimistic about them returning soon.
â Michael Cauble (@Cauble) April 27, 2026
LSU's injury situation grew worse last week when Friday starter Casan Evans was scratched from his start. Johnson shed more light on Evans' situation at his radio show, saying Evans didn't feel good warming up.
Jay Johnson on his radio show says that Casan Evans didn't feel good warming up and didn't even throw at State, says that it was checked out immediately and again today.
"We've got a good plan on getting him back on track... I would not rule out him pitching this weekend...âŠ
â Michael Cauble (@Cauble) April 27, 2026
Johnson said there's a chance Evans can pitch this weekend.
Next up for LSU is a midweek game vs Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday night, before a home SEC series vs South Carolina this weekend.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball coach provides injury updates on key players
Jake Brown's season ended due to surgery on a broken hamate bone, while Cooper Moore and Seth Dardar are also sidelined with injuries.
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