Alex Rodriguez will have surgery on his torn right hip labrum tomorrow and is expected to be sidelined roughly two months.
Rodriguez will take a so-called "hybrid" approach to repairing the injury, undergoing a limited procedure Monday and then another surgery at season's end to repair what remains of the issue. Rehab will take six to nine weeks, depending on muscular strength, before Rodriguez will return to Major League game-ready shape. Consequently, the slugger's value takes an obvious hit, as owners will need to either draft him with a temporary replacement in hand or seek alternative hot-corner options like Aramis Ramirez or Evan Longoria. Keep an eye out for updates on this developing situation.
Rodriguez will take a so-called "hybrid" approach to repairing the injury, undergoing a limited procedure Monday and then another surgery at season's end to repair what remains of the issue. Rehab will take six to nine weeks, depending on muscular strength, before Rodriguez will return to Major League game-ready shape. Consequently, the slugger's value takes an obvious hit, as owners will need to either draft him with a temporary replacement in hand or seek alternative hot-corner options like Aramis Ramirez or Evan Longoria. Keep an eye out for updates on this developing situation.
Source: MLB.com