BASEBALL

A doctor has recommended that Colorado Rocky right-hander Bret Saberhagen undergo a second operation on his shoulder, which could sideline the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the 1996 season.

Saberhagen, acquired by the Rockies on July 31, underwent arthroscopic surgery shortly after the season to repair a labrum tear and has not been cleared to begin throwing. He continues to have pain in the shoulder.

Saberhagen, 31, was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Inglewood and is expected to get at least one more opinion. Robert Altchek, the New York Mets’ team physician who performed the arthroscopic surgery, already has recommended a second, reconstructive operation.

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