The Houston Astros will be without one of their sluggers during spring training. Designated hitter Evan Gattis underwent hernia surgery, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, according to Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle.
While the report says the injury is not severe, it’s less than encouraging news for the Astros. Depending on how long his recovery takes, it’s possible opening day could be in jeopardy. Gattis would likely need to receive some reps before he’s fully activated, so if he remains out deep into spring training, there’s a chance those reps could impact the regular season. Even if that’s the case, it doesn’t appear Gattis will miss much time once actual games start.