Jeter was injured Oct. 13 in the 12th inning of the AL championship series against Detroit while trying to field a grounder.
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reacts after injuring himself in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.
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.