Alex Bregman has elbow surgery to remove bone chip

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- Third baseman Alex Bregman had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow.



Agent Scott Boras revealed the operation during a news conference Wednesday at the general managers meetings.



"He's had his procedure. He's going to be back swinging here in a few weeks, so he's all through that process," Boras said.



The Houston Astros, Bregman's former team, said any details had to come from Boras.



Bregman, 30, became a free agent last Thursday, after the expiration of a $100 million, five-year deal agreed to in March 2019 that covered 2020-24. He hit .260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs and has a .272 career average with 191 homers and 663 RBIs in nine big league seasons, all with the Astros.



Boras said Bregman is willing to move to second base. The two-time All-Star has played third exclusively since 2020.



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