current position outside the try

Opentrons · Oct 18, 2024 · 6a9115f · 6a9115f
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diff --git a/api/src/opentrons/protocol_engine/commands/prepare_to_aspirate.py b/api/src/opentrons/protocol_engine/commands/prepare_to_aspirate.py
@@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ def __init__(
 
     async def execute(self, params: PrepareToAspirateParams) -> _ExecuteReturn:
         """Prepare the pipette to aspirate."""
+        current_position = await self._gantry_mover.get_position(params.pipetteId)
         try:
-            current_position = await self._gantry_mover.get_position(params.pipetteId)
             await self._pipetting_handler.prepare_for_aspirate(
                 pipette_id=params.pipetteId,
             )