Loperfido Hip Surgery; Spring Training Status Uncertain
Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip to address impingement and labral damage discovered after the 2026 season ended.
Loperfido underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair an impingement and labral injury in his right hip. The hip issues were discovered shortly after the 2026 season concluded. The Astros announced his availability for spring training 2027 will be delayed, though no specific recovery timeline was provided. Loperfido had been on the injured list earlier in 2026 for a quad strain.
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Houston Astros casting wide net in search for new general manager to lead front office operations.
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Astros casting wide net in search for new General Manager
Houston is conducting a broad GM search, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, with reported finalists identified but no appointment made.