The Cleveland Guardians greatly surpassed expectations this season, coming incredibly close to earning a spot in the World Series. Now, as they prepare for the offseason, their focus shifts to strengthening their roster in hopes of winning the AL Central title again in 2025. However, their offseason has started on a disappointing note. The team revealed that 2024 All-Star has undergone elbow surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow. His recovery is expected to take 6-8 months before he can resume his DH duties, with a longer timeline of up to 12 months before he is cleared to play in the field. The Guardians shared that Fry experienced right elbow discomfort late in the 2024 season and was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on October 29.
“After conferring with Cleveland Guardians’ physicians, and a clinical evaluation, Dr. Meister confirmed the presence of a chronically insufficient ulnar collateral ligament with a resolving flexor strain of Fry’s right elbow. Dr. Meister recommended Fry undergo a surgical procedure and subsequently utilized a hybrid/internal brace and tendon graft reconstruction technique to address the insufficient ligament on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Dallas, TX.”
“Rehabilitation/recovery is expected to be in the 6-8 month range from a return to hit/DH standpoint and 12 months for a return to game activity from a position player standpoint.”
Fry, 28, made his first All-Star appearance this season, posting a slash line of .263/.356/.448 with 14 home runs and 18 doubles. His expected recovery timeline suggests he could return to the Guardians’ lineup by June or July.
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