Arkansas junior right-handed pitcher Gage Wood is set to make his return from a shoulder injury this weekend against the Texas A&M Aggies at Baum-Walker Stadium. Wood, who last pitched on February 23 against Michigan, will take the mound in Game 2 of the series on Friday. Head coach Dave Van Horn initially projected a five-to-six-week recovery time for Wood, who has exceeded that timeline but is now ready to come back. Wood’s return comes at a crucial time for Arkansas as they look to solidify their pitching rotation for the second half of the season.
Wood will replace struggling sophomore Gabe Gaeckle in the rotation, joining Zach Root and Landon Beidelschies as starters for the weekend series. Van Horn expressed confidence in Wood’s progress and praised his work ethic and determination to get back on the field. Arkansas currently ranks fourth in the SEC with a team ERA of 3.65, but their performance in league play has been slightly higher at 4.20.
Gaeckle, who had a standout freshman season in 2020, may benefit from a move back to the bullpen as Wood reclaims his spot in the starting rotation. Arkansas will face Texas A&M in a three-game series starting Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and broadcast on SEC Network. Wood’s return adds depth and experience to the Razorbacks’ pitching staff as they aim to continue their competitive run in the SEC.
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