Shoppach Has Arthroscopic Surgery on Right Knee
Indians CA KELLY SHOPPACH underwent successful arthroscopic surgery this morning on his right knee.
Indians Head Team Physician Mark Schickendantz performed the 30-minute menisectomy at the Cleveland Clinic to debride cartilage in his right knee.
Kelly will remain in Cleveland this week before reporting to Goodyear, Arizona for further treatment and rehabilitation. He will assume his normal off-season strength and conditioning program in 4 weeks.
Kelly hit .261 (92-352) in 2008 with 27 doubles, 21 homers and 55 RBI in 112 games and led all American League catchers in home runs. He caught the season’s final game yesterday in Chicago.
Matt has covered Major League Baseball and the "other two" Pro teams in Cleveland since 1994. He has been on the beat of the Indians in full-time mode since 1996, working for various raido and print networks around the country.
