Todd Helton faces surgery, done for season
Todd Helton’s season is over.
The Colorado Rockies’ veteran first baseman will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. The surgery, to be performed Friday, marks the end of Helton’s 15th full season in the major leagues.
“The recovery time is about six months, so I am doing this now so I can be ready for spring training. I plan on playing next year,” Helton told The Denver Post on Monday morning.
Helton, who turns 39 on Aug. 20, has one more year remaining on his contract with the Rockies.
Helton hit .238 with seven home runs and 37 RBI in 69 games this season.