According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, reliever Joe Smith had surgery performed to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon that he suffered last week working out. The veteran, right-handed, side-armer won’t be able to return to the Astros until June at the earliest, possibly as late as August.
Astros right-handed reliever Joe Smith underwent surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles’ tendon. Smith sustained the injury while working out last week. The injury will keep Smith out of action for approximately 6-8 months.
Smith was an integral part of Houston’s bullpen last season appearing in 56 games and earning 34 holds.