Matt LaPorta was already facing an uncertain future in Cleveland after repeatedly struggling in various stints with the Indians and now he’ll have to come back from hip surgery.
Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that LaPorta underwent surgery yesterday to repair a torn labrum in his left hip and “will need three to four months for recovery and rehab.”
That gives him enough time to be ready for spring training, but just barely, and because he’s out of minor-league options LaPorta will have to make the Opening Day roster or be placed on waivers.
Acquired from the Brewers in mid-2008 as the centerpiece of the CC Sabathia trade, LaPorta has hit just .238 with a .694 OPS in 291 games for the Indians and the former No. 7 overall pick turns 28 years old in January.
