More Sizemore: The exact nature of Sizemore's surgery, or the length of time he'll need to recover, is still unknown. Soloff said Dr. Richard Steadman, who will perform the surgery, won't know until he begins the operation.
Soloff said the type of surgery Steadman does will depend on the stability of the cartilage in the knee. When asked if Sizemore could have microfracture surgery, which could end Sizemore's season, he said: "We'll have a specific update after the surgery. We're not ruling out anything. It will be an intra-operative decision."
"It's a big blow," Acta said. "I did not anticipate this coming out of spring training. Even though Grady was struggling, his speed never goes into a slump, he plays great defense and he has a presence on our club."
Trevor Crowe will continue to play center field and hit leadoff. Acta said Michael Brantley, who batted leadoff and played center field in September when Sizemore had surgery on his left elbow and left groin, will be called up later this year. Brantley is at Columbus.
Sizemore visited doctors in New York and Vail last week to get opinions on the knee. Soloff said the Indians consulted with doctors nationally and internationally to determine the best course of action for Sizemore's knee.