Cleveland Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore could need arthroscopic surgery if two more weeks of rest don't calm his inflamed left elbow.
Sizemore, placed on the disabled list Sunday, would likely not return to the lineup until late July if surgery is needed.
Aside from an interleague series at Cincinnati, Sizemore has served exclusively as the designated hitter for the last two weeks. The Indians are hoping that the time spent as a DH, along with the next two weeks of rest, will be enough to calm the inflammation that has hampered Sizemore for much of the season.
With Cleveland already having a bad year, it will be very devastating if their best player is out with an elbow injury if the inflammation doesn't go down. Sizemore will be reevaluated when he is eligible to come off the disabled list. If the elbow is still sore, he will then have the surgery, which comes with a scheduled recovery time of four to six weeks. Ouch. Cleveland already has 9 players on the DL in the short season. Get ready for a firesale in Cleveland, America.
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