Brewers reliever Will Smith is expected to miss "significant

Brewers reliever Will Smith is expected to mi s "significant time" to start the season after Jimmy Foxx Jersey tearing the lateral collateral ligamentin his right knee in a freak accident.The left-hander was attempting to take off his baseball cleatsThursday after a minor league game. Standing on his right leg, he pulled at the shoeon his left foot. The shoe stayed on, and his right knee twisted awkwardly.MORE: | FANTASY: "I pulled hard Scott Kingery Jersey (on the shoe) and it stayed on," . "My knee just went up and popped. Everyone tells you there is nothing you can do about it, but you still feel like you are letting Dave Hollins Jersey people down."Smith received the diagnosis Friday. He says further examination will be needed to see if surgery is required.Brewers manager Craig Counsell had announced last week that Smith andJeremy Jeffre s would share the closer role to start the season. Counsell said it's Francisco Rodriguez Jersey unclear how long Smith will be out, but it would be "significant time." It is not expected to be a season-ending injury.Smith posted s 7-2 record with a 2.70 ERA in 76 appearances out of John Kruk Jersey the bullpen last season for the Brewers.