Oakland 3B Chavez out for rest of season

TORONTO, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Oakland Athletics said Monday that third baseman Eric Chavez will miss the rest of season because he needs surgery on his right shoulder.

The 11-year veteran was placed on the disabled list July 2 with shoulder inflammation. After more tests, it was decided that Chavez would have a season-ending procedure some time next week.

Chavez started the year on the DL after undergoing three off-season surgeries, including one on each shoulder. He came back to hit .295 with two home runs and 14 runs batted in while appearing in 23 games for the Athletics this season.

The 30-year-old has 229 homers and 776 RBI in 1,279 career games, all with Oakland.