By Justin Worsley,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman Kendrys Morales will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle.
Morales, 27, has not played since breaking his ankle after celebrating a walk-off grand slam on May 29, 2010 against the Seattle Mariners. The switch-hitter was hoping to be on the Angels opening day lineup this season, but has faced several setbacks in his rehabilitation process.
The procedure will "clean up" scar tissue and bone cysts around the damaged ankle.
Rookie first baseman Mark Trumbo has replaced Morales this season at first base, hitting .270 with six homers and 17 RBIs.
Anaheim has performed well in the absence of Morales, their .271 team batting average this season leads the majors and they are first place in the AL West.
If the surgery is successful, Morales is expected to need six months to recover.
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