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Loperfido undergoes hip surgery, won’t be ready for Spring Training

HOUSTON -- Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip last week to address a labral injury and hip impingement that were identified shortly after the season ended, the team announced Monday. He won't be ready for…

By Brian McTaggart · MLB Official

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:20 PM

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Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido underwent right hip surgery and will miss the start of Spring Training.
The arthroscopic procedure addressed a labral injury and hip impingement diagnosed after the season concluded.
Loperfido hit .214 with one home run in 40 major league games with Houston last season.

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Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip last week to repair a labral injury and impingement discovered after the season ended. The Astros announced on Monday that Loperfido will not be ready in time for the start of Spring Training.

Loperfido, reacquired by Houston from the Toronto Blue Jays via trade in February, batted .214 in 40 games for the Astros during the regular season. The 2021 seventh-round draft pick made Houston's Opening Day roster before battling injuries and spending time across Double-A and Triple-A.

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