Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's ailing knee required surgery as soon as the season came to an end.
Per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the reigning American League MVP had a surgical procedure done on his right knee Friday.
A source told McTaggart that Altuve is expected to be ready for spring training.
The Astros' bid to repeat as World Series champions came to an end when the Boston Red Sox defeated them in the American League Championship Series.
Injuries have become a problem for the first time in the 28-year-old's career, including his first-ever trip to the disabled list in 2018.