Wed Sep 26 20:14:29 2007

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Orioles' Baez opts for elbow surgery

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Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Baltimore Orioles reliever Danys Baez will miss the remainder of the season after electing to have "Tommy John" surgery to repair a partially torn right elbow ligament.

According to the team's website, Baez made the decision late Tuesday night. He had also been considering a rehab program to avoid surgery.

The operation will likely keep Baez sidelined for all of the 2008 season and makes him the fourth Baltimore pitcher -- along with Kris Benson, Adam Loewen and Chris Ray -- to require season-ending surgery.

Baez, who has been sidelined since September 12, went 0-6 with a 6.44 ERA and had three saves in 53 appearances this year. He is due to make $4.5 million next season, the second year of a three-year contract.