Tue 12/30/14 1:14 PM

Gordon underwent surgery on his right wrist Tuesday and is expected to recover before opening day, the Kansas City Star reports. Gordon informed the Royals earlier in the month that he was experiencing discomfort in the wrist during offseason workouts, and an evaluation revealed an issue with his extensor retinaculum. The surgery avoids any future complications for Gordon, who missed a handful of games in July with a right wrist injury, and he's expected to be ready well before opening day.