Will Smith Injury: Updates on Brewers Pitcher's Knee and Recovery

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Will Smith tore the LCL in his right knee and is expected to miss extended action as he recovers.Continue for updates.

Brewers Exploring Surgery for Smith

According to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com), Smith suffered the injury while pulling off his cleats after pitching in a minor league game on March 24.

"I pulled hard [on the shoe] and it stayed on," Smith said, according to the Associated Press. "My knee just went up and popped. Everyone tells you there is nothing you can do about it, but you still feel like you are letting people down."

Manager Craig Counsell told reporters the reliever will miss "significant time," but a firm timetable isn't available yet…