Texas Rangers first baseman and designated hitter Prince Fielder will undergo a neck operation on Friday, which will end his 2016 season.
Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on Wednesday that Fielder is slated for fusion surgery.
Fielder appeared in 89 games this season, posting a slash line of .212/.292/.334 with eight home runs and 44 RBI.
The Star-Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reported last Wednesday that Fielder had herniation in his neck near the area where he had a fusion operation in May 2014.