Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa underwent surgery Monday on a deviated septum, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reported Saturday.
According to McTaggart, Correa told reporters he experienced trouble breathing during games this season, which led him to elect for the surgery.
The 24-year-old missed 53 games in 2017, in large part due to a torn ligament in his left thumb. Another injury—albeit more minor—hampered the 2017 All-Star in June when the Astros placed him on the 10-day disabled list with back stiffness.
The issue could partly explain why Correa's performance declined slightly.