WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has left spring training to return to Houston for surgery on his left hand, according to a report from MLB.com Astros beat writer Brian McTaggert.

Gurriel is having surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left hand, McTaggert reported, adding the timetable for his return is unknown.

Gurriel was scratched from Monday's game against the Marlins with what the team said was discomfort in his left wrist. Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday the injury is actually to the hand, not the wrist.

Gurriel, a former Cuban star, is entering his third season in the majors. Last season, he hit .299 with 18 homers and 75 RBIs.

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