Houston Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho underwent left arthroscopic wrist surgery, ending his season and sidelining him for the entire postseason. The team announced the news before Game 2 of their American League Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox.
Varsho, 30, was left off Houston's active roster due to a wrist injury that worsened down the stretch. He was initially replaced by Brice Matthews, who also landed on the injured list. Lucas Spence started Game 1 and is slated to start Game 2.
Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline, Varsho hit .172 with five homers in 41 games for Houston. Despite the offensive struggles, his Gold Glove-level defense was seen as a major upgrade. He also brought recent playoff experience, having helped the Blue Jays reach the World Series last season. Varsho has one year of arbitration eligibility remaining.
Source: ESPN MLB · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing