Rangers primary CF Evan Carter has hip surgery and likely won’t be ready to start of next season

Texas Rangers primary center fielder Evan Carter underwent right hip surgery last week and is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season. Dr. William Robertson performed the arthroscopic procedure to address a labral issue and hip impingement. Carter had played 141 games and made all 112 of his defensive starts in center field for the Rangers during the season, batting .194 with nine home runs, 40 RBIs and 17 stolen bases.

The team anticipates a six-month recovery period, though they expect Carter to play a majority of next season. With an ongoing labor lockout, there is uncertainty about the start of the 2027 season on March 24.