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Polanco's absence creates 4-way RF timeshare

MILWAUKEE -- With right fielder Gregory Polanco expected to be out seven to nine months after surgery on his left shoulder, any of four players could see playing time in right.

Polanco, whose 23 homers and 81 RBIs lead the team, dislocated his shoulder on an awkward slide into second base last Friday at home against the Marlins. He underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the labrum and stabilize his shoulder.

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In his absence, Adam Frazier, rookie Kevin Kramer, Jordan Luplow and Pablo Reyes are expected to share right-field duties for the remainder of the season.