Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting Stephen Daley Jersey with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. TAMPA Chase Hamptons season is over before it even started. One of the Yankees top pitching prospects, Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery Friday morning, which will sideline him at least until next year in a brutal blow for the 23-year-old right-hander. Hampton suffered a flexor strain last spring that kept him out until July before his season was cut short by a groin strain. He then showed up to his second big league camp this month believing he was healthy, but and was diagnosed with another flexor strain. He flew to New York on Wednesday to get tests done on his UCL, which ultimately revealed a tear that required surgery. New York Yankees pitcher Chase Hampton #86, throwing in the bullpen during a workout at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post On some level, theres a little relief for him just because hes dealt with things the last year, manager Aaron Boone said. Hes really talented and has got a chance to be a really good pitcher and this doesnt stop that. This just puts a pause on it. But I think in his mind, dealing with some of the things hes had to deal with over the last year-plus, I think theres a little bit of, Lets get fixed and get back on the trail. Explore More Hopefully, theres a little comfort in knowing that he has a chance now to put this behind him. Long road back, but doesnt change what a talented guy he is. Hampton, the Yankees sixth-round pick in 2022, was widely considered a Top-100 prospect at this time last year before the injury-laden season. New York Yankees pitcher Chase Hampton during a game last spring. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Still, he entered this spring as the Yankees No. 7 prospect, according to Baseball America. Losing Hampton takes one potential starting depth option away from the Yankees for when they will inevitably need to tap into this year. D'Angelo Ponds Jersey