Entering the 2019 season, the Yankees appeared set on having Miguel Andujar be their regular third baseman. However, Andujar season came to a quick end when after he underwent surgery for a torn labrum in May.
Doctors determined in early April that he had a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder. He first decided to try to rehabilitate his injury, and he returned to play in early May. He lasted only 9 games and then went back on the IL.
After assessing his options and consulting medical experts, he decided to have the surgery to correct the injury.