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White Sox's Mitchell to have surgery Tuesday

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By Dave van Dyck

LAS VEGAS -- White Sox top prospect Jared Mitchell is scheduled for surgery Tuesday in Scottsdale to repair a posterior tib tear of the left ankle tendon.

Mitchell, last June's No. 1 draft choice, injured his ankle while making a catch Friday in Tempe.

He will be examined Monday and have the surgery performed Tuesday by foot and ankle specialist Dr.John Nasser. A rehabilitation schedule will be set following the surgery, but Mitchell is expected to miss the entire season.

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