The Sidelines : Phillies’ Kruk Has Knee Surgery
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PHILADELPHIA — Outfielder John Kruk underwent arthroscopic surgery today on his right knee and will be out of the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for up to four weeks. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list and replaced on the roster by outfielder-first baseman Jim Adduci from the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.
Phillies team physician Dr. Phillip Marone said Kruk had an inflamed right knee cap, which was repaired at Methodist Hospital. He said Kruk would be out for two to four weeks.
Kruk, acquired from San Diego last month with infielder Randy Ready in a trade for Chris James, was batting .257 with three home runs and 21 RBIs.
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