Tennessee’s rotation will be without its recent workhorse for the second straight game, as right‑hander Landon Mack is unavailable due to lingering arm soreness.
Mack, who transferred to the Volunteers from Rutgers ahead of this season, has been a steady presence on the mound, posting a 4.67 ERA over 61.2 innings and earning a reputation for durability.
His most recent outing came at Kentucky on April 26, where he threw more than 100 pitches, logged six innings, allowed just one run on six hits, and recorded six strikeouts.
The setback marks the second consecutive start Mack will miss; he was also scratched from a scheduled start against Texas on May 10, and the coaching staff has labeled him day‑to‑day.
Coach Josh Elander confirmed that Mack has been playing catch and remains limited, but offered no timeline for his return, leaving the team to consider options for the upcoming contest with Oklahoma.
What’s next for the Volunteers?
With the SEC Tournament slated to begin on May 19, the Volunteers are eager to maintain momentum, and the coaching staff is expected to announce a replacement starter in the coming days.
The matchup against Oklahoma represents a pivotal test for Tennessee’s pitching depth, and the team hopes to fill the void left by Mack with a fresh arm that can keep the rotation competitive.