Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.
The procedure was a medial meniscectomy in Mr. Newcomb's right knee, according to a Dec. 20 news release from the team.
The surgery is to help resolve lingering discomfort Mr. Newcomb experienced while rehabilitating from a previous surgery on his left knee.
The team expects Mr. Newcomb to be ready to return to action for spring training.
Dr. Workman is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and is the head team physician for the Athletics.