DETROIT -- Michael Fulmer could spend a second consecutive offseason recuperating from surgery. The Tigers right-hander will visit renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday for a second opinion on the damaged meniscus in his right knee.
If Andrews confirms the initial diagnosis of a meniscus tear, he'll conduct surgery on Fulmer on Thursday. How much rehab Fulmer will face depends on the degree of the tear to his meniscus.
A full meniscus repair can require three months of recovery. A partial repair, which can be as simple as clipping the torn part, has a shorter timetable in weeks rather than months.