Twins' Sano to undergo surgery for torn meniscus

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Miguel Sanó #22 of the Minnesota Twins rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning during the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday, April 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. **Editors Note*** All players and coaches are wearing the #42 in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier.
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Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic.

Sano, 28, suffered the injury during a rundown in late April. There's no timetable for his return.

Prior to being sidelined, the corner infielder was struggling at the plate, hitting .093/.231/.148 with one homer and one steal through 17 games.

The first-place Twins have been relying on Luis Arraez at first base while playing Trevor Larnach and Byron Buxton at designated hitter.

Arraez, a natural second baseman, has been adjusting to his new position but is acquitting himself well at the plate. He has a .296/.359/.366 slash line over 22 contests.

The 25-year-old Larnach is also adjusting well during his sophomore season, posting a .770 OPS in 18 games so far.

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