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Facing a year long rehab following all the talk this year about possibly retiring after the season. Its too bad he didn't make it through the season, but its been a great career.
Chipper Jones has torn ACL
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The Atlanta Braves confirmed third baseman Chipper Jones has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Jones' agent, BB Abbott, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the third baseman will need surgery and is likely done for the season, a major setback for the first-place Braves.
The 38-year-old Jones was hurt in Tuesday night's game at Houston. He had an MRI exam and met Thursday with the team doctor, Marvin Royster, who delivered the bad news.
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"Dr. Royster told him there was definitely instability in the knee," Abbott said. "The ACL looked to be stretched. There's definitely damage done to the ACL. He more than likely will need surgery that would end the season."
Jones was meeting Thursday with his agent and team officials. While it's likely he'll seek a second opinion, Abbott indicated that it's unlikely the news will be any more promising.
"At some point, he will definitely need surgery," the agent said. "The indication was that it will be immediate."
The Braves said they had received the results of the MRI showing the ACL was torn. The team said no timeframe was set for surgery, but added it will take place in the near future and will require about six months of recovery time, meaning Jones would be done for the year.
Chipper Jones has torn ACL
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The Atlanta Braves confirmed third baseman Chipper Jones has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Jones' agent, BB Abbott, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the third baseman will need surgery and is likely done for the season, a major setback for the first-place Braves.
The 38-year-old Jones was hurt in Tuesday night's game at Houston. He had an MRI exam and met Thursday with the team doctor, Marvin Royster, who delivered the bad news.
Jones
"Dr. Royster told him there was definitely instability in the knee," Abbott said. "The ACL looked to be stretched. There's definitely damage done to the ACL. He more than likely will need surgery that would end the season."
Jones was meeting Thursday with his agent and team officials. While it's likely he'll seek a second opinion, Abbott indicated that it's unlikely the news will be any more promising.
"At some point, he will definitely need surgery," the agent said. "The indication was that it will be immediate."
The Braves said they had received the results of the MRI showing the ACL was torn. The team said no timeframe was set for surgery, but added it will take place in the near future and will require about six months of recovery time, meaning Jones would be done for the year.
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