According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Reds closer Aroldis Chapman underwent surgery this evening to repair the fracture above his left eye which was suffered when he was hit in the face by a batted ball on Wednesday night.
During the two-and-a-half-hour procedure, Chapman had a metal plate inserted on the bone above his eye to help stabilize the fracture. While he’s expected to remain in the hospital for another day or two, Reds medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek said that he could begin working out in 10-14 days and progress to game conditions within 4-6 weeks.
Chapman also suffered a nose fracture and what was termed as a “very mild concussion,” but things obviously could have been much worse. The most important thing is his health, but it sounds like he could be back with the Reds by the end of May if all goes well.
