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Lowrie to have toe surgery, ending season

ARLINGTON -- A's second baseman Jed Lowrie will undergo season-ending surgery to remove a bunion from the big toe of his left foot, manager Bob Melvin announced Monday night.

Melvin said Lowrie received several opinions before deciding to move forward with the procedure, which will require a three-month recovery. It's unclear when it will be performed.

Lowrie, who went on the disabled list Aug. 5, had been dealing with discomfort in the foot for more than a month, and it showed in his performance: He hit just .177 over his last 15 games, moving his season average to .