Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton had surgery Thursday to repair his fractured right fibula and is expected to be ready for spring training, The Athletic reported Friday.
The veteran right-hander, who turns 38 next month, was hurt in the second inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night. A ball hit by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel struck Morton in the lower right leg.
Morton remained in the game and retired the bottom of the Houston lineup in order. In the third inning, however, Morton winced and buckled while recording a called third strike on the leadoff batter, Jose Altuve.