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Astros' Correa to have ankle surgery, done for '26...

ESPN · May 6, 2026, 4:48 PM

Key takeaways

  • Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa has suffered a torn tendon in his left ankle and will undergo season-ending surgery, he said Wednesday.
  • Correa told reporters that he suffered a "complete tear" while taking swings in the batting cage before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Correa, 31, said he was going through his normal routine in the batting cage, took a swing and "just felt it pop."

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Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa has suffered a torn tendon in his left ankle and will undergo season-ending surgery, he said Wednesday.

Correa told reporters that he suffered a "complete tear" while taking swings in the batting cage before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He estimated that the recovery process would take six to eight months.

Correa, 31, said he was going through his normal routine in the batting cage, took a swing and "just felt it pop."

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