Arizona’s Webb to have shoulder surgery
August 3, 2009
PHOENIX (AP)—Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb(notes) has elected to havearthroscopic surgery for his right shoulder.
“We support his decision to have surgery,” Diamondbacks executive vicepresident and general manager Josh Byrnes said. “Obviously, we exhausted everyother course of treatment.”
The surgery will take place Monday in Arlington Tex., by Dr. Keith Meister.Meister is the team physician for the Texas Rangers.
Webb has missed 99 games after being placed on the disabled list aftermaking one start, receiving a no-decision in the season opener.
The 2006 Cy Young Award winner is 87-62 with a 3.27 ERA over 199 games inseven seasons.
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