Houston Astros starter José Urquidy is set to visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas for a second opinion on his injured forearm. Sources indicate that Urquidy, who was recently pulled off his rehab start, may require a second Tommy John surgery. This potential season-ending surgery could significantly impact the Astros' pitching roster. Urquidy's visit to Dr. Meister, who is also the Texas Rangers team doctor, highlights the severity of his condition. The news was confirmed by sources including Jeff Passan on June 3, 2024.
Astros starter José Urquidy will visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion on his injured forearm, a person with knowledge confirmed to the Chronicle on Monday. https://t.co/VsRirO7RMt
Astros starter José Urquidy to get second opinion on arm injury from Texas Rangers team doctor https://t.co/ksUSi1zUaJ
Report: Astros' Urquidy could need 2nd Tommy John surgery https://t.co/VJleIqDt3O
Report: José Urquidy Seeing Dallas Doctor, Tommy John Surgery on the Table https://t.co/6GhfseaGL7
Jose Urquidy May Require Season-Ending Surgery https://t.co/xCU4kTZ93g https://t.co/LTFYudVC39
BREAKING: Astros starter Jose Urquidy, recently pulled off his rehab start, will soon see Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas and could be headed for a second Tommy John surgery, sources tell me and @JeffPassan.