The Yankees are hoping Carlos Beltran can stay healthy in 2015. (Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports)
New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran had surgery Tuesday on his right elbow to remove a bone spur and loose pieces, the team announced.
The procedure was performed by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
The Yankees said Beltran will be able to begin throwing and hitting in about six weeks. He is expected to be ready for spring training in February.
Beltran played only 32 games in the outfield this season for the Yankes because of limitations with the elbow that restricted his throwing.
The 37-year-old had a disappointing first season with the Yankees after signing a three-year, $45 million contract in the offseason. He batted a career-low .233 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 449 plate appearances.
