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Houston Astros utility player Chris Burke has shoulder surgery

Astros utility player Chris Burke underwent surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Thursday and is expected to recover fully by spring training.

The surgery was performed in Birmingham, Ala., by Dr. James Andrews.

Burke hurt his shoulder crashing into the wall at Denver's Coors Field in May. He then re-injured it in June while batting against the Chicago Cubs.

Burke hit .276 with a career-high nine home runs and 40 RBIs this season. He played five positions, including 69 at second base and 38 in centre field.

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