CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians announced that their All-Star utility player, David Fry, has recently undergone reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. As a result, it is anticipated that he will require a rehabilitation and recovery period of at least six months before he is able to return to batting for the defending AL Central champions.

Fry’s surgery took place on October 30 in Dallas, and the team confirmed the updates on Monday. Throughout the latter part of the season, Fry had been unable to catch or play in the field due to persistent elbow pain, which ultimately necessitated the surgery.

Medical predictions indicate that Fry will need between six to eight months of recovery before he can serve as the designated hitter for the Guardians. However, should he wish to play in the field again, he may face up to a year of rehabilitation.

During the past season, the 28-year-old Fry managed to achieve a batting average of .263, contributing 14 home runs and 51 runs batted in. His performance during the playoffs was particularly impressive; he hit a crucial go-ahead homer in Game 4 against Detroit, which helped propel the Guardians to a win in the AL Division Series. In a memorable moment, he also delivered a walk-off, two-run homer in the 10th inning during Game 3 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees.

In addition to Fry’s situation, the Guardians have made several other roster adjustments. Outfielder Myles Straw has accepted an outright assignment to the Triple-A Columbus team. Furthermore, reliever James Karinchak has been activated from the 60-day injured list, then outrighted, and has now entered free agency.

The organization has also activated left-handed pitcher Sam Hentges and right-handed pitcher Trevor Stephan from the 60-day injured list as part of their ongoing roster management.