Mitchell To Have Surgery, Could Miss Season

Mar 13, 2010 7:17 AM EST

White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell will undergo surgery on his left ankle next week and could miss what would have been his rookie season.

He was taken off the field on cart after making a catch while colliding with the wall against the Angels.

Mitchell was diagnosed with a posterior tib tear on the upper inside of the ankle. No recovery time will be set until after the surgery.

"Very, very bad," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "It's a shame. He has to use his speed.

"It's going to cost him a year at least. The kids is still young. Unfortunately, this happened to him."