Carlos Beltran, New York Yankees outfielder, has undergone elbow surgery to remove a bone spur and loose pieces that has limited his ability during the 2014 season.
Comments were made earlier in the season.
"If I can't go out and take a swing like I normally take in a game, I might need to have the surgery," Beltran said, according to MLB.com.
"If it doesn't calm down, it's probably [time to shut him down]," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
The Yankees said that Dr. Christopher Ahmad, the team physician, operated on his right elbow Tuesday. According to the team, the 37-year-old can start throwing and hitting in six weeks and will be ready to play baseball in 12 weeks. He underwent the surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Beltran was able to play in 109 games this season. He hit 15 long balls and smacked 49 RBI's. His slash line was down a ton compared to his previous seasons. He slashed .233/.301/.402 and drew 37 walks. The seven time All-Star just finished his first year with the Yankees after signing a three-year, $45-million deal.