Derek Jeter has surgery on broken left ankle
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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a single off of Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Wednesday
NEW YORK>> Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has had surgery to repair a broken left ankle.
Dr. Robert Anderson operated Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The Yankees said complete recovery for their 38-year-old captain is expected to take four-to-five months.
Jeter was injured Oct. 13 in the 12th inning of the AL championship series against Detroit while trying to field a grounder. The Tigers went on to sweep the Yankees.
