Carlos Correa requires season-ending ankle surgery after batting cage injury
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn tendon in his left ankle that requires surgery.
The Puerto Rican sustained the freak injury while taking swings in the batting cage before Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the veteran infielder confirmed the severity of the issue.
I suffered a complete tear.
A major blow for Houston
He now faces an extensive rehabilitation period, with the recovery process estimated to take between six and eight months.
This prolonged absence guarantees the former Gold Glove winner will play no further part in the current campaign.
His sudden injury removes a crucial piece from the Houston lineup as they navigate a highly competitive American League West division.
Before the frustrating setback, the 29-year-old was batting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs this season.
Lengthy road to recovery
Club medical staff will schedule the operation shortly to allow the healing process to begin.
Losing their defensive anchor puts immediate pressure on the Astros to reshuffle their infield for the coming months.
Management must now decide whether to rely on internal options or explore external solutions to fill the significant void.