This is an interesting article about Paddack when looking at timelines as both Paddack and Mahle will have had their procedures done in May (Paddack in 22, Mahle in 23).
https://theathletic.com/4213207/2023/02/17/chris-paddack-contract-extension-surgery/
Paddack "likes having the carrot of potentially pitching for a team in a pennant race in September."
Some differences though include:
This was Paddack's second operation, although this consisted of an internal brace instead of undergoing a second full Tommy John surgery.
Because this is his 2nd elbow surgery, Paddack is taking a conservative approach and performing each step in his rehab three months later than normal at the advice of Dr. Keith Meister.