Tennessee baseball pitcher Landon Mack to miss second consecutive start
Tennessee starting pitcher Landon Mack will miss his second consecutive start due to arm soreness, sitting out the game against Oklahoma on May 16, 2026. Head coach Josh Elander confirmed Mack's absence and emphasized that his return timeline remains uncertain. Freshman Chandler Day is set to make his first career start in Mack's place.
- ▪Landon Mack was ruled out for Tennessee's game against Oklahoma due to ongoing arm soreness.
- ▪Mack previously missed his May 10 start against Texas for the same reason.
- ▪Coach Josh Elander stated that Mack's availability is day-to-day and that medical professionals will guide his return.
- ▪Freshman left-hander Chandler Day will make his first career start in place of Mack.
- ▪Elander declined to speculate on Mack's future availability, stressing the importance of proper medical evaluation.
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