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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#Cubs 3B Ian Stewart will have surgery on left wrist next week and is likely done for the season
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 2, 2012
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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