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Houston Astros lose Evan Gattis for 4-6 weeks after hernia surgery

By The Sports Xchange
Houston Astros' Evan Gattis reacts after a swing in the 6th inning against the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on October 6, 2015. The winner will go on to face the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
1 of 3 | Houston Astros' Evan Gattis reacts after a swing in the 6th inning against the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on October 6, 2015. The winner will go on to face the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Houston designated hitter Evan Gattis is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after having surgery on Tuesday to repair a sports hernia.

Gattis will join the team in Florida for rehabilitation but will miss most of spring training and possibly the first few weeks of the regular season. The Astros' first full-squad workout is scheduled for Feb. 23.

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In Gattis' first year with the Astros in 2015, he led the team in home runs with 27 and in RBIs with 88 while batting .247. Both were career highs. The Astros reached the playoffs for the first time since 2005.

The 29-year-old is eligible for arbitration and is scheduled for a hearing on Feb. 16 that will set his salary for 2016. He is seeking $3.8 million and the team has offered $3 million.

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