CLEVELAND, OH - Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore today underwent abdominal surgery in Philadelphia. The 20-minute procedure to address a sports hernia was performed by Dr. William Meyers. Recovery from this procedure is 4-to-6 weeks.

Grady Sizemore:

"The injury which resulted in today's surgery has been bothering me since the slide in May. Knowing the two areas are related and also learning my knee condition is not serious gives me peace of mind going forward that I can finish the season healthy and help contribute to an exciting pennant chase."

Sizemore left last Sunday's game in Baltimore with a right knee injury, suffered while running out a double. It was later diagnosed as a knee contusion. An injury to the same knee in May put him on the disabled list.

Sizemore is hitting .237 on the season.