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Walker undergoes minor ankle surgery
- Updated: October 18, 2016
SEATTLE — Mariners right-hander Taijuan Walker underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone fragment in his right ankle on Monday, but he is expected to be ready for full activity at the start of Spring Training in February, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto.
Two other Mariners pitchers — relievers Steve Cishek and Tony Zych — are also recovering from surgeries performed last week. Cishek’s procedure could delay his start next spring.
Cishek had a torn labrum in his left hip repaired on Wednesday by Dr. Thomas Bird in Nashville, Tenn., and is expected to need 4-6 months of rehab before resuming full baseball activities. That means his status could be up in the air when camp opens in four months.
Zych had a right shoulder biceps tendon transfer last Tuesday, performed by Dr. Stephen O’Brien in New York. But the surgery did not involve the rotator cuff or capsule in the shoulder, and Zych is expected to be ready for full activity at the start of …
