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Evan Gattis Injury: Updates on Astros DH's Recovery from Hernia Surgery

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis turned in a career year in 2015, but he underwent hernia surgery this offseason.

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Gattis to Miss 'Most' of Spring Training

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle confirmed Gattis had hernia surgery but noted “the injury is not considered severe.” Drellich also said the expected recovery time is four to six weeks and that Gattis will miss “most of his spring training at a minimum.”

Houston’s first full workout is Feb. 23.

Gattis spent the first two seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves, but they traded him to the Astros before the 2015 campaign.