Dustin Pedroia has knee surgery, expected to be out seven months
The Red Sox announced on Wednesday that Dustin Pedroia successfully underwent a cartilage restoration procedure to repair his left knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
2B Dustin Pedroia underwent a successful cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee today. #RedSox pic.twitter.com/9vogvy8sg8
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 25, 2017
The team announced that Pedroia’s anticipated return will be in approximately seven months. The Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham estimates that time frame equates to 50-plus games.
With the early start ti the season, Pedroia would miss 50+ games if he turns in that time frame.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) October 25, 2017
