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Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Geraldo Perdomo recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee after being placed on the injured list on Sunday, according to manager Torey Lovullo’s announcement to reporters on Monday.
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The surgery was deemed successful, with Perdomo aiming for a return to the lineup in May. Perdomo had started the season as the Diamondbacks’ shortstop, playing in the first seven games and maintaining a .250 batting average with a double, two RBIs, a .625 OPS, and a 0.1 WAR before his injury on April 3.
As a result of his injury, the 24-year-old infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list by Arizona.
Perdomo, once a top 100 prospect in baseball, made his MLB debut in 2021 and secured the starting shortstop position for the Diamondbacks in 2022. Despite batting below the Mendoza Line, he managed a 0.6 WAR in 148 games. His breakout occurred in 2023, where he hit .246 with a .712 OPS and a 2.3 WAR in 144 games, earning his first career All-Star selection thanks to a strong performance through June 28, with a .296 batting average and .851 OPS.
Although Perdomo’s production waned in the second half of the season, he shone in the playoffs, contributing to the Diamondbacks’ NL pennant victory with a .275 batting average and .754 OPS in 17 postseason appearances.
During Perdomo’s absence, shortstop Kevin Newman has been brought up from Triple-A Reno, boasting a .364 batting average with a 1.044 OPS in six minor league games this season. Since joining the big league roster, Newman has gone 1-for-6 with an RBI.
Additionally, 24-year-old rookie Blaze Alexander will see playing time at shortstop while Perdomo is sidelined. Alexander, batting .292 with a .763 OPS in eight appearances, has also been utilized at second base and designated hitter.
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