Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake will undergo surgery next week for a pinched nerve in his neck.
Blake, who has been on the disabled list three times this year, has been bothered by the injury for two months.
The 38-year-old Blake is in the final season of a three-year, $17.5 million contract. The team holds a $6 million option and $1.25 million buyout for next year.
He is batting .254 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 202 at-bats this season.
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