SF Giants' Schmitt has wrist surgery, but expected to be ready for spring training

"Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday, but he's expected to be recovered, or very close, when spring training opens in February. Doctors removed Schmitt's carpal boss the bony lump on the back of the wrist near the base of the middle or index finger the team announced Tuesday morning. The team said the procedure typically takes 8-10 weeks of recovery."

"Schmitt, 26, was hit with a pitch on the left wrist during a game against the Miami Marlins on June 25. X-rays and a CAT scan at the time were negative, but Schmidt was placed on the 10-day IL five days later. He returned as the Giants' everyday second baseman and still hit eight of his career-high 12 home runs over the final three months, but batted just .220 and struck out 54 times in 214 at-bats following the injury."

"At the time he got hit, Schmitt had been on a tear filling in at third base while Matt Chapman was injured, batting .333 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 20 games in June. Overall, Schmitt hit had a slash line of .237/.395/.401 in 95 games, setting career highs in every major statistical category. Schmitt is expected to head into camp as the Giants' starting second baseman,"

Casey Schmitt underwent surgery to remove a carpal boss from the back of his left wrist and faces an expected 8–10 week recovery. Spring training in Scottsdale opens the second week of February, and Schmitt is expected to be recovered or very close by camp. Schmitt was hit by a pitch on June 25; initial X-rays and a CAT scan were negative but he was placed on the 10-day IL and later returned. He hit eight of his career-high 12 homers over the final three months but slashed .220 with 54 strikeouts in 214 at-bats after the injury. Overall slash line of .237/.395/.401 in 95 games. Schmitt projects as the Giants' starting second baseman, though the team could add a veteran this winter.

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