Miguel Sano's heel laceration is apparently more serious than the Minnesota Twins originally thought.
The slugger, who has yet to participate in baseball activities this spring, will likely be out until May, according to Twins officials.
Miguel Sano underwent another debridement procedure on his right leg this morning at Mayo Clinic. He'll remain in Minnesota 2-3 days, will be in a hard boot for a week, and soft boot for another week or two. Hope to start baseball activities in mid-April, return sometime in May.
— Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) March 5, 2019The Twins say Sano underwent a surgical procedure on the heel at the Mayo Clinic, which means he won't be able to practice until mid-April. That pushes any game appearances back to May.
Sano, who has battled health issues during his career, apparently cut his right heel during a baseball celebration in his native Dominican Republic.
Newly-acquired Marwin Gonzalez is likely to see more time at third base in Sano's absence.
