Shane Victorino will have back surgery today
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ST. LOUIS - Right fielder Shane Victorino will have surgery on a disc injury in his lower back in Los Angeles today and miss the remainder of the season.
Victorino, who turns 34 in November, has played only 30 games this season because of hamstring and back ailments. He started the season on the disabled list and played only limited stints since.
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He reinjured his back during a game against Toronto on July 30 at Fenway Park. Victorino hit .268 this season with two home runs, 12 RBIs and two stolen bases.
Victorino is signed for $13 million next season.
Victorino was one of the team's best player last season, hitting . 294 with an .801 OPS and winning a Gold Glove for his stellar play in right field. He then drove in 12 runs in 14 postseason games.
Peter Abraham can be reached at peter.abraham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @peteabe.
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