The Guardians announced this week that outfielder Kahlil Watson underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a bilateral core muscle (sports hernia) injury. The team didn’t provide an exact timetable for his recovery but noted that similar cases tend to come with…
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Kahlil Watson underwent surgery to repair a bilateral core muscle injury. While the team did not provide an exact timetable for his return, similar procedures typically carry a recovery window of eight to 12 weeks.
The 23-year-old made his major league debut in 2026, recording a .239/.264/.341 slash line across 91 plate appearances. Watson heads into 2027 with two minor league options remaining and is expected to serve as organizational outfield depth for Cleveland.
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