Surgery delayed for Cards' Lance Berkman

ST. LOUIS, May 24 (UPI) -- Surgery to repair St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman Lance Berkman's injured right knee has been postponed by one day, the team said Thursday.

Berkman tore a meniscus in his right knee Saturday while trying to make a catch at first base against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He underwent an MRI Monday and surgery was scheduled for Thursday.

However, the operation was delayed until Friday because of a conflict in his surgeon's schedule in Houston.

The Cardinals placed the 14-year veteran on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with what was initially thought to be a strained knee.

Berkman, a six-time All-Star, is hitting .333 this season with five doubles and four home runs in just 13 games.