The team revealed on Wednesday that Jung, who was anticipated to be out for six weeks, will now be sidelined for eight to ten weeks due to complications with the operation in Phoenix.
Rangers general manager Chris Young confirmed that Jung had successful surgery on his fractured wrist, but the procedure revealed more extensive damage than thought.
The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that the repairs were “a little bit more involved than appeared” on the original X-rays.
Jung, 26, sustained the injury after getting struck by a pitch in Monday’s 9-3 away victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.
He was hit by a pitch from Tampa Bay reliever Phil Maton on a swinging strike in the ninth inning of the Rangers’ 9-3 victory.
An All-Star who placed fourth in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2023 despite missing 40 games with a damaged thumb.
Jung hit.266 with 23 home runs and a.781 OPS last season, and he batted.308 with a.867 OPS in the postseason for the World Series winners.
In 122 games, the 26-year-old batted.266/.315/.467, with 23 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 75 runs scored. Jung batted.308 with three home runs, eight RBIs, and thirteen runs in 17 playoff games as the Rangers won their first World Series.
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