Rangers slugger Prince Fielder might have surgery
Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Red Sox starter Steven Wright during a game July 6 in Boston.
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Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder is facing the prospect of season-ending surgery after an MRI exam revealed the herniation of disks in his neck just above an area in which he had surgery two years ago.
Fielder and outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, who has lower-back discomfort, were put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
Dr. Robert Watkins, who examined both players in Los Angeles, recommended surgery for Fielder.
Daniels said Fielder will return to Texas and get a further evaluation Friday from Dr. Drew Dossett, a specialist who did Fielder’s neck surgery.
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Koji Uehara, who took over the closer’s role for Boston when Craig Kimbrel was injured, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Red Sox with a right pectoral strain. Right-hander Noe Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday to replace the right-handed Uehara on the 25-man roster. The 41-year-old Uehara is 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA and six saves in 39 appearances this season. ...
Left-hander Mike Montgomery was acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach and two other minor league players. Montgomery has a 2.34 earned-run average in two starts and 30 relief appearances with the Mariners this season. Vogelbach, 23, was hitting .318 with 16 home runs and 64 runs batted in at triple-A Iowa. ... The Rangers acquired minor league right-hander Scott Carroll from the Chicago White Sox for cash.
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