UK Baseball star out indefinitely with shoulder injury

Greensboro, N.C. (WKYT) – In the first game of the season, Kentucky star shortstop Tyler Bell injury his shoulder and is reportedly out of action indefinitely, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel.

Kentucky SS Tyler Bell injured his left shoulder last night diving for a ball on defense. He’s out indefinitely, per source.

Bell is a projected 2026 first round pick. He went unsigned out of high school as the 66th overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Rays.

— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) February 14, 2026

Bell injured his shoulder while attempting to make a diving play in the seventh inning of a 13-2 win over UNC Greensboro.

Bell entered 2026 as a preseason All-American, a preseason All-SEC recipient, and a projected first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

There is no official time table on if, and when, he would be able to return.