Having problems with message search?
Outfielder Restovich hurts shoulder in fall on ice
By Mark Sheldon
MLB.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- Injured Twins outfielder Jason Kubel had successful surgery performed Thursday to repair significant ligament damage to his left knee.
Dr. Stephen Lombardo performed the operation on the 22-year-old at the Kerlan-Jobe clinic in Southern California. Kubel was already expected to miss the 2005 season.
"It was a success," Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Friday. "There weren't any surprises when they got in there."
In October, while playing in the Arizona Fall League, Kubel suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damaged other ligaments during an outfield collision with another player. The surgery was delayed until swelling reduced and there was more range of motion in the knee.
Before his injury, Kubel was expected to challenge for a spot in Minnesota's starting lineup in 2005. After batting .377 at Double-A on New Britain and .343 at Triple-A Rochester, he was called up to the Twins Aug. 31 to be eligible for postseason play.
In 23 games with Minnesota, Kubel batted .300 with two homers and seven RBIs. He was 1-for-7 against the Yankees in the American League Division Series.
Restovich hurt: Twins outfielder Michael Restovich suffered what's believed to be a separated right shoulder after slipping and falling on ice this week in St. Louis.
Restovich, who has returned home to Rochester, Minn., will visit Twins physicians Drs. Dan Buss and John Steubs on Monday to determine the extent of his injury.
"I do expect him to be ready by Spring Training," Ryan said. "He's got three solid months (to recover) and ought to be all right."
Considered a top prospect, the 25-year-old Restovich batted .255 with two homers and six RBIs in 29 games with the Twins. He batted .247 with 20 homers and 62 RBIs in 2004 with Triple-A Rochester.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
12/03/2004
By Mark Sheldon
MLB.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- Injured Twins outfielder Jason Kubel had successful surgery performed Thursday to repair significant ligament damage to his left knee.
Dr. Stephen Lombardo performed the operation on the 22-year-old at the Kerlan-Jobe clinic in Southern California. Kubel was already expected to miss the 2005 season.
"It was a success," Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Friday. "There weren't any surprises when they got in there."
In October, while playing in the Arizona Fall League, Kubel suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damaged other ligaments during an outfield collision with another player. The surgery was delayed until swelling reduced and there was more range of motion in the knee.
Before his injury, Kubel was expected to challenge for a spot in Minnesota's starting lineup in 2005. After batting .377 at Double-A on New Britain and .343 at Triple-A Rochester, he was called up to the Twins Aug. 31 to be eligible for postseason play.
In 23 games with Minnesota, Kubel batted .300 with two homers and seven RBIs. He was 1-for-7 against the Yankees in the American League Division Series.
Restovich hurt: Twins outfielder Michael Restovich suffered what's believed to be a separated right shoulder after slipping and falling on ice this week in St. Louis.
Restovich, who has returned home to Rochester, Minn., will visit Twins physicians Drs. Dan Buss and John Steubs on Monday to determine the extent of his injury.
"I do expect him to be ready by Spring Training," Ryan said. "He's got three solid months (to recover) and ought to be all right."
Considered a top prospect, the 25-year-old Restovich batted .255 with two homers and six RBIs in 29 games with the Twins. He batted .247 with 20 homers and 62 RBIs in 2004 with Triple-A Rochester.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
12/03/2004
Offline 
Send Email