Trumbo opts for season-ending knee surgery

Rogers to get one more start before getting shut down

August 29th, 2018

BALTIMORE -- will undergo season-ending right knee surgery, as the designated hitter -- who received a fourth opinion on Wednesday out in California -- is taking the next few days to mull over when and where to get the procedure done.
The news was expected as Trumbo acknowledged the likelihood of surgery previously. Trumbo went on the disabled list Aug. 20 with inflammation in his knee.
Quick hits
• The Orioles will give left-hander Josh Rogers one more start before he's shut down for the season. Rogers made his big league debut Tuesday and went five innings to earn his first Major League win against the Blue Jays.
• The O's are not expected to make a trade prior to Friday's waiver deadline, though they've been in active communication with teams.