Angels' Escobar done for season

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07/12/2008 - Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Kelvim Escobar will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn right labrum, the club announced before Friday's 9-2 loss at Oakland.

The operation will be performed by orthopedist David Altchek sometime before the end of July and Escobar is expected to be sidelined for 9-to-12 months.

An 18-game winner in 2007, Escobar initially reported discomfort in his right shoulder last September and again during his preparations for spring training this season.

An MRI taken by Dr. Lewis Yocum back in February showed no significant changes in the right-hander's shoulder, but the Angels decided to take it slow and believed Escobar could return at some point before the All-Star break.

However, another MRI in March revealed the torn labrum. Escobar continued to rehab the injury, but the pain flared up again during a throwing session on July 4. A consultation last week with Altchek and Yocum led to the decision for surgery.

In 11 seasons with Toronto and Los Angeles, Escobar is 101-90 with a 4.15 earned run average in 410 games, including 201 starts.

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