Brian Roberts to Have Season-Ending Surgery After Trying to Come Back With Orioles

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Jul 29, 2012

Brian Roberts to Have Season-Ending Surgery After Trying to Come Back With OriolesBALTIMORE — Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.

Roberts made the announcement Sunday, one day after beginning a rehabilitation assignment with Class A Aberdeen.

Roberts says the injury didn't improve in the fashion he would have hoped. He expects to have the operation in the next seven or 10 days.

Following a rehabilitation period of four to six months, Roberts intends to work toward returning to the Orioles in 2013.

Roberts missed the start of the season with a concussion. He returned on June 12 and got three hits against Pittsburgh but was batting .182 in 17 games before going on the disabled list July 3.

The two-time All-Star has played in only 115 games over the last three seasons.

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