An MRI exam this morning showed that the Dodgers' second baseman had a torn medial meniscus.
Jeff Kent will undergo an operation on his left knee Tuesday that could end his season and 17-year career. An MRI exam this morning showed that Kent, who is contemplating retirement, had a torn medial meniscus.
Manager Joe Torre and General Manager Ned Colletti said they were holding out hope that the 40-year old Kent could return this season.
Trainer Stan Conte said the severity of Kent's injury won't be known until team physician Neal ElAttrache operates on the knee. If the damage is limited to what was discovered in the MRI exam, Kent should be able to immediately start a rehabilitation program that could be completed in two weeks. But Conte also said that Kent could be sidelined for as long as two months.
"I know if there's a chance he can come back, he'll come back," Torre said.
Kent was placed on the 15-day disabled list and replaced on the active roster by Chin-lung Hu, who was recalled from triple-A Las Vegas.
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Jeff Kent will undergo an operation on his left knee Tuesday that could end his season and 17-year career. An MRI exam this morning showed that Kent, who is contemplating retirement, had a torn medial meniscus.
Manager Joe Torre and General Manager Ned Colletti said they were holding out hope that the 40-year old Kent could return this season.
Trainer Stan Conte said the severity of Kent's injury won't be known until team physician Neal ElAttrache operates on the knee. If the damage is limited to what was discovered in the MRI exam, Kent should be able to immediately start a rehabilitation program that could be completed in two weeks. But Conte also said that Kent could be sidelined for as long as two months.
"I know if there's a chance he can come back, he'll come back," Torre said.
Kent was placed on the 15-day disabled list and replaced on the active roster by Chin-lung Hu, who was recalled from triple-A Las Vegas.
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