Bronx, NY (Sports Network) – New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will adhere to doctors orders and undergo season-ending surgery on his ailing right wrist.<\/p>\n
Teixeira’s wrist had not responded well to a cortisone shot given to alleviate inflammation, and a recent MRI confirmed that a tendon sheath originally injured back in March has not healed adequately. Team doctors recommended surgery following the discovery.<\/p>\n
Teixeira met with the media earlier this afternoon to announce his decision. He told reporters the surgery requires 4-5 months of rest and rehabilitation, but said he expects to be 100 percent in six months.<\/p>\n
The Yankees placed Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list on June 18 after he complained of continued discomfort. He played in just 15 games this season.<\/p>\n
The switch-hitting slugger began the season on the 15-day disabled list after suffering a strained wrist tendon on March 6 while preparing for the World Baseball Classic. He was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in May, then officially activated on May 31.<\/p>\n
Teixeira combined for 135 homers and 425 RBI in his first four seasons with New York, but posted just a .151 batting average with three home runs and 12 RBI in 53 at-bats this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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