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Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion undergoes sports hernia surgery

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion has reportedly undergone successful surgery for a sports hernia which was not made public during the 2015 season. The Blue Jays expect Encarnacion to make a full recovery in time for spring training.

Turns out EE was dealing with more than just the sprained finger. #BlueJays say he had surgery for a sports hernia and will be ready for ST.

— Brendan Kennedy (@BKennedyStar) October 27, 2015

Encarnacion enjoyed one of his finest campaigns in his seventh season with the Blue Jays, benefitting from the stockpile of big bats surrounding him.