(The Sports Xchange) - New York Mets third baseman David Wright said he will undergo neck surgery on Thursday to repair the herniated disk that has sidelined him since late May. Dr. Robert Watkins, who has previously treated Wright for spinal stenosis in his lower back, will perform the operation in California. Wright, 33, attempted rest and anti-inflammatory injections before agreeing with Watkins that surgery was necessary. "After trying every way to get back on the field, I've come to realize that it's best for me, my teammates and the organization to proceed with surgery at this time," Wright said in a statement.
