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Ian Stewart Injury: Cubs 3B Will Have Wrist Surgery, Miss At Least 6 Weeks

Injured Chicago Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart is going to undergo a procedure on his left wrist that is expected to keep him out for a minimum of six weeks and may prevent him from playing in another game this season.

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Stewart himself tweeted Sunday that the recovery would be anywhere from six to 10 weeks.

In 55 games played for the Cubs in 2012, Stewart has hit .201/.292/.335 with five doubles, five home runs and 17 RBI.

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