HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Carlos Correa underwent surgery Monday to repair a deviated septum, he told reporters Saturday afternoon during an event at Minute Maid Park.
Correa said he was having trouble breathing through his nose while running the bases, but hopes the surgery will help alleviate the issue moving forward. According to the Mayo Clinic website, a deviated septum occurs when the thin wall between nasal passages is displaced to one side, restricting airflow and causing difficulty breathing.
"It's annoying," Correa said. "I was having trouble breathing and I saw a doctor and she told me I needed surgery on my nose and I was like, 'All right, let's fix it.