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I know there have been a few umpires who have experienced some knee injuries around here and I think I'm joining that list. I injured myself on Monday night, already have a slightly torn MCL and menisucs issue as well.

After my injury, I met with a general physician this morning who told me that there is a large fluid build up and that I'm facing either rehab or surgery. I have an MRI and follow up with a specialist end of this week.

I'm at the point that I don't want to fight this issue the rest of my life (I'm 33) and think that if surgery is offered, I will do that.

Having said that, what are people's experiences with rehab times and time away from the field?

Is it unrealistic to think I could return to do summer ball? I imagine that school ball is out as the season is only 10 weeks long.

For those who have had MCL surgery how much time from your day job did you miss and what is the rehab period like?

I'm conjecturing at this point but also preparing for what might be.

Any info would be appreciated.

Alex