According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Twitter, Michael Conforto has opted to undergo surgery to repair the torn posterior capsule in his left shoulder.
The surgery, which was recommended by team doctors, will happen in the next few days and be performed by Neal ElAttrache.
Original report: Sept. 1, 10:11 a.m.
According to a report by Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, the New York Mets doctors are suggesting surgery for star outfielder Michael Conforto. The 24-year-old outfielder tore the posterior capsule in his left shoulder in addition to dislocating it.
The recovery time is estimated at four-to-six months following the surgery and Conforto went to get a second opinion earlier this week. Conforto injured his shoulder last week on a swing against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Michael was having a career season with 20 doubles, 27 home runs, 72 runs scored and 68 RBI in 440 plate appearances. He finished his 2017 season slashing .279/.384/.555 and was a 3.5 bWAR player.
